Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

alleygating

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: al-ley-gat-ing
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The erection of lockable gates at the ends of alleys and passages.

British usage; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Alleygating has been shown to work. A number of criminal or anti-social acts can be curtailed or eliminated if security gates are installed."

Etymology

From alley + gating.

Usage

British usage
Uncountable

Questions

What does alleygating mean?: The erection of lockable gates at the ends of alleys and passages.
Where does alleygating come from?: From alley + gating.

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