vändkors

Swedish

ett vändkors

Etymology

Compound of vänd (“turn”) +‎ kors (“cross”). First attested in 1855.

Noun

vändkors n

1. A turnstile; a rotating mechanical device that controls passage between public (or restricted) areas.
2. A similar device in a footpath to allow people through one at a time while preventing the passage of cattle.

Declension

Declension of vändkors

		nominative	genitive
singular	indefinite	vändkors	vändkors
	definite	vändkorset	vändkorsets
plural	indefinite	vändkors	vändkors
	definite	vändkorsen	vändkorsens

See also

(controll passage of people):

• karuselldörr (“revolvingdoor”)
• spärr (“gate; controlled entrance”, literally “blockade”)

(prevent passage of cattle):

• färist (“cattle grid”)
• stätta (“stile”)

Further reading

• vändkors in Svenska Akademiens ordböcker