gait/gate

gait (gāt)

Noun

• A particular way or manner of moving on foot: a person who ran with a clumsy, hobbling gait.
• Any of the ways, such as a canter, trot, or walk, by which a horse can move by lifting the feet in different order or rhythm.
• Rate or manner of proceeding: The project went forward at a steady gait.

Verb. Transitive

• To train (a horse) in a particular gait or gaits.

gate (gāt)

Noun

• A structure that can be swung, drawn, or lowered to block an entrance or a passageway.
• An opening in a wall or fence for entrance or exit.
• A means of access: the gate to riches.
• A mountain pass.
• The total paid attendance or admission receipts at a public event: a good gate at the football game.

Verb. Transitive

• To confine (a student) to the grounds of a college as punishment.
• Electronics. To select part of (a wave) for transmission, reception, or processing by magnitude or time interval.