In heraldry and design, having the appearance of being barred or striped like a gate or grating.
From Spanish gateado, derived from gata (gate-like) plus -ado suffix. Used primarily in heraldic terminology brought into English from Spanish and Portuguese heraldic traditions.
Heraldic terms like gateado show how medieval European symbols developed their own complex language—a gateado lion looks fierce because the striping makes it seem trapped and struggling, adding psychological intensity to the symbol.
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