1. an entrance or opening through which something enters; a way in
Usage: archaic or literary
2. in metalworking, a channel or passage through which molten metal enters a mold
Usage: technical; foundry term

Examples

• The castle's ingate was heavily guarded during medieval times.
• Visitors passed through the ingate of the fortress.
• The foundry worker adjusted the ingate to ensure proper metal flow.
• A narrow ingate controlled access to the walled city.
• The ingate design affected the quality of the cast metal part.