shieldedgate
nounUK /ˈʃiːldɪdɡeɪt/
US /ˈʃiːldɪdɡeɪt/
A gate that has a shield or cover to keep things safe.
The castle had a shieldedgate to stop enemies from getting in.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A gate in a video game that blocks damage or attacks.
You need a key to open the shieldedgate in level three.
3. A special door on a machine that keeps heat or noise inside.
The factory's shieldedgate kept the loud noise away from the workers.
4. A gate that hides something behind it from view.
The garden's shieldedgate kept the secret path hidden.