Meaning ofgatehousein English

Noun

1. a building at an estate's entrance; residence for a gatekeeper
   The estate's gatehouse was a beautiful example of medieval architecture.
2. a shelter for the gatekeeper
   The gatehouse provided a cozy shelter for the gatekeeper during rainy nights.
3. a fortified room over a castle gate
   The castle's gatehouse was a fortified room that protected the entrance from invaders.