gat

/ɡæt/

Definitions

1. noun

A gate, especially a gate of a fortification or a city.

“The gat in the medieval castle was heavily guarded.”

2. noun

In Dutch, the word ‘gat’ also means a hole or a gap.

“Er is een gat in de muur.”

3. verb

In Dutch, the word ‘gat’ also means to hit or to score a goal in hockey.

“Hij gat een doelpunt.”

Synonyms

  • entry
  • gate

Antonyms

  • exit