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gates of hell

gates of hell is the plural of gate of hell.

Meaning of gate of hell

Noun

gate of hell (plural gates of hell)

  1. Any of various places on the surface of the world, often in regions of unusual geological activity, that have acquired a legendary reputation as entrances to the underworld.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see gate, hell.
    • And I say also vnto thee, that thou art Peter, and vpon this rocke I will build my Church: and the gates of hell shall not preuaile against it.1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], →OCLC, Matthew 16:18

Questions about gates of hell

What is gates of hell the plural of?
Gates of hell is the plural of gate of hell.

Words near gates of hell in the dictionary

  1. gater
  2. gaters
  3. gates
  4. Gates County
  5. Gates of Alexander
  6. gates of hell
  7. Gates of Hercules
  8. gates of horn
  9. gates of ivory
  10. gates off
  11. Gateses

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