Stargate
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stargate
(plural stargates)- (neologism, scifi) A hypothetical device consisting of a traversable portal (typically a wormhole) that can send one to another location light years away nearly instantaneously.
- 2000, David Hatcher Childress, Technology of the GodsFind examples of stargates and wormholes in the ancient world...
- 2001, William R Alschuler, Howard Zimmerman, The Science of UFOsPerhaps the first clear depiction of a stargate is to be found in Robert Heinlein's classic novel Tunnel in the Sky...
- 2002, Richard Leviton, The Galaxy on Earth: A Traveler's Guide to the Planet's Visionary GeographyA stargate takes you to that star or constellation. ... The opening of a stargate requires the participation of the Archangel Michael...
- 2003, Albert A Harrison, After Contact: The Human Response to Extraterrestrial LifeAt some point it might be possible to devise a "stargate" such as depicted in the movies 2001: A Space Odyssey and Stargate...
- 2004, Stephanie Relfe, The Mars Force Book 2With a stargate, travel is instantaneous. It is quite possible that the secret government either has a stargate or is trying to get one.