cachaileith

Scottish Gaelic

Alternative forms

  • cachlaidh

Etymology

Likely a compound of co- +‎ cleith

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkʰaxələ/

Noun

cachaileith f (plural cachaileithean)

  1. old rustic gate (generally with no hinges)
  2. gap in a dyke to allow cattle to pass
  3. (uncommon) gate (in general)
    Synonym: geata

Derived terms

  • bò mhòr na cachaileith (“stumbling block”)
  • cachaileith-chìse (“tollgate”)
  • cachaileith-phàighidh (“paywall”)
  • (computing) cachaileith-theine (“firewall”)
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