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Words Related to Architecture and Construction - Gateways and Fences
Here you will learn some English words related to gateways and fences such as "barrier", "driveway", and "chicken wire".
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porte-cochere
[noun]
a covered porch-like structure extending from a building's entrance, typically designed to provide shelter for vehicles during pick-up and drop-off
propylaeum
[noun]
an architectural term referring to a monumental gateway or entrance structure, usually leading to a sacred or important site such as a temple, palace, or public building
entrance
[noun]
an opening like a door, gate, or passage that we can use to enter a building, room, etc.
exit
[noun]
a way that enables someone to get out of a room, building, or a vehicle of large capacity
gate
[noun]
the part of a fence or wall outside a building that we can open and close to enter or leave a place
gateway
[noun]
an opening or entrance that serves as a point of entry or exit to a place, such as a building, property, or enclosed area
gatepost
[noun]
a sturdy upright post or pillar that serves as a support or anchor for a gate
lychgate
[noun]
a covered entrance or gateway to a churchyard or cemetery, often featuring a roof and a gate
wicket gate
[noun]
a small gate or door within a larger gate or fence, often used for pedestrian access while keeping the main gate closed
corridor
[noun]
a long narrow way in a building that has doors on either side opening into different rooms
passageway
[noun]
a narrow or enclosed path or route that allows passage or access between different areas or spaces
emergency exit
[noun]
a special way used to exit a building, car, etc. when a problem happens
barbed wire
[noun]
a type of fencing material that consists of sharp, pointed barbs or spikes spaced along a wire, designed to deter or prevent unauthorized entry or to confine livestock
barrier
[noun]
a physical structure or obstacle that is used to block or restrict access to a certain area, preventing passage or providing security
chain-link fence
[noun]
a type of fence made from interlocking metal links, typically used for securing an area
chicken wire
[noun]
type of mesh fencing made from thin, flexible wire twisted together in a hexagonal pattern, commonly used to enclose chicken coops or small animal enclosures
fence
[noun]
a structure like a wall, made of wire, wood, etc. that is placed around an area or a piece of land
paling
[noun]
a narrow wooden or metal fence picket or board used to create a barrier or enclosure
palisade
[noun]
a defensive fence or barrier made of closely spaced wooden stakes or iron rails
sandbag
[noun]
fence or wall made of wooden stakes or iron posts set vertically in the ground to provide protection or enclosure
windbreak
[noun]
a line of trees, fence, wall, etc. that can provide protection against the wind
electric fence
[noun]
a barrier that uses electric shocks to deter animals or people from crossing a boundary
driveway
[noun]
a private path or road that leads from the street to a house, building, etc., typically used for vehicle access and parking
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