palace gates

language: en

definitions

  1. The physical entrance structures, such as large doors or barriers, situated at the perimeter of a royal residence or castle.
    en: The physical entrance structures, such as large doors or barriers, situated at the perimeter of a royal residence or castle.
  2. A symbolic threshold representing the separation between the inner circle of power and the outside world.
    en: A symbolic threshold representing the separation between the inner circle of power and the outside world.

examples

  1. The guards opened the palace gates to welcome the visiting dignitaries.

    The guards opened the palace gates to welcome the visiting dignitaries.

  2. Stepping through the palace gates meant leaving her old life behind.

    Stepping through the palace gates meant leaving her old life behind.