smallgate
nounUK /ˈsmɔːlɡeɪt/
US /ˈsmɔːlɡeɪt/
A small gate is a little door in a fence or wall that you can open and close.
She opened the smallgate and walked into the garden.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A minor scandal or controversy that is limited in scope.
The office smallgate blew over in a week.
3. A small opening or passage used for quick access.
The workers used the smallgate to reach the yard.
4. A narrow gap in a barrier meant for people on foot.
A smallgate in the hedge let pedestrians through.