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- entry [en′trē]n.pl. entries [ME < OFr entree < fem. pp. of entrer: see ENTER]1.a) the act of entering; entranceb) the right or freedom to enter; entree2. a way or passage by which to enter; door, hall, etc.; entryway3.a) the recording of an item, note, etc. in a list, journal, etc. or of data in a computer fileb) an item thus recorded4. the registration of a ship or cargo at a customhouse5.a) one entered in a race, competition, etc.; entrantb) two or more horses belonging to the same owner, entered in the same race, and constituting a unit for betting purposes6.a) a term defined, or a person, place, abbreviation, etc. identified, in a dictionaryb) the heading under which an encyclopedia article is entered7. Card Games a card that can win a trick and thus gain the lead8. Lawa) the taking possession of buildings, land, etc. by entering or setting foot upon themb) the entering upon premises with the intention of committing burglary or some other crime
English World dictionary. V. Neufeldt. 2014.