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Swedish
Etymology
Compound of vänd (“turn”) + kors (“cross”). First attested in 1855[1].
Noun
vändkors n
- A turnstile; a rotating mechanical device that controls passage between public (or restricted) areas.
- A similar device in a footpath to allow people through one at a time while preventing the passage of cattle.
Declension
See also
(controll passage of people):
- karuselldörr (“revolvingdoor”)
- spärr (“gate; controlled entrance”, literally “blockade”)
(prevent passage of cattle):
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