Meaning of sally port | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An opening into or entry to a fortification, usually arched, to enable a sally; a postern.
2. An entryway controlled by two doors or gates, each of which must be closed before the other can open.

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Examples

“And so usually a trusted caporegime would be sent out to rent a secret apartment and fill it with mattresses. That apartment would be used as a sally port into the city when an offensive was mounted.”

““The prisoner will slide his bucket of shame over to the sally port. And the prisoner will be reminded not to make any sudden movements, lest he get the prod.” “I have a name.” “just slide your shit bucket over to Sally's port.” “Thank you.””

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