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Entry at gunpoint (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gate

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This could be a double definition.

'entry' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'gunpoint' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I can't see?

'at' is the link.

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(Other definitions for gate that I've seen before include "Confine to college" , "Portal" , "Entrance; street" , "Entry barrier as to field" , "Frame for closing an entrance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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