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”)