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- noun Plural form of
gateman .
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Examples
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At Black Baron games, African Americans could work as concessionaires and gatemen, but the ticket sellers had to be white.
WILLIE MAYS JAMES S. HIRSCH 2010
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Chris Haig parked his car (for the last time) in the 'Officials only' car park and made his way jauntily towards the weighing-room (the centre of officialdom), scattering 'good mornings' to gatemen and arriving jockeys as he passed.
The Elvis Latte Allie Dresser 2010
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You'd better alert your gatemen about an impending battle...
Una Weldone o...I still dey. princesa 2008
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Chris Haig parked his car (for the last time) in the 'Officials only' car park and made his way jauntily towards the weighing-room (the centre of officialdom), scattering 'good mornings' to gatemen and arriving jockeys as he passed.
Field Of Thirteen Francis, Dick 1998
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There were two gatemen hanging around on the forecourt.
Killing Floor Child, Lee 1997
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One of the gatemen climbed into the truck and the other ducked into a side door and cranked the roller open.
Killing Floor Child, Lee 1997
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There were two gatemen hanging around on the forecourt.
Killing Floor Child, Lee 1997
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Sometimes the gatemen did it if Sherman had a day off.
Killing Floor Child, Lee 1997
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Sometimes the gatemen did it if Sherman had a day off.
Killing Floor Child, Lee 1997
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One of the gatemen climbed into the truck and the other ducked into a side door and cranked the roller open.
Killing Floor Child, Lee 1997
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