Backgate

Pronunciation: /ˈbækˈɡeɪt/

Backgate (noun)

  1. A door or gate at the back of a building, used for getting in or out without using the main entrance.
  2. A secondary access point that lets people enter a place, often for staff or deliveries.
  3. In some electronic devices, a control terminal connected to the back side of a component.

Examples

  • The backgate stayed hidden behind the shed.
  • We used the backgate when the front door was locked.