Synonyms for gatekeeper

Grammar : Noun

Spell : geyt-kee-per

Phonetic Transcription : ˈgeɪtˌki pər

Définition of gatekeeper

Origin : 1570s, from gate + keeper. Figurative use by 1872.

noun watchperson

Example sentences :

Here the gatekeeper thrust in the beam to hold the gate shut.
Extract from : « Buried Cities: Pompeii, Olympia, Mycenae » by Jennie Hall

Misard was authorized to employ her as gatekeeper on the railway after the death of Flore.
Extract from : « A Zola Dictionary » by J. G. Patterson

Knowledge of the tree is, however, disclaimed by the gatekeeper.
Extract from : « Highways & Byways in Sussex » by E.V. Lucas

I thanked the gatekeeper and told him that I would not trouble him to let me through.
Extract from : « The Chronicles of a Gay Gordon » by Jos Maria Gordon

There was Mrs. Mearson, the gatekeeper, was struck in amazement.
Extract from : « The Light of Scarthey » by Egerton Castle

He looked keenly and recognised the gatekeeper's daughter Moggie.
Extract from : « The Light of Scarthey » by Egerton Castle

When I reached the entrance I paused, and the gatekeeper addressed me.
Extract from : « Hurricane Island » by H. B. Marriott Watson

From my earliest youth, I am the son of the gatekeeper of the palace.
Extract from : « The Emperor, Complete » by Georg Ebers

All interest had apparently departed for the gatekeeper with the return of his knife.
Extract from : « Gold Out of Celebes » by Aylward Edward Dingle

Do you think the gatekeeper will allow us to enter at this hour?
Extract from : « Zibeline, Complete » by Phillipe de Massa

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