Gateway vs. Server

Gatewaynoun

An entrance capable of being blocked by use of a gate.

Servernoun

(computing) A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network.

Gatewaynoun

A place regarded as giving access to somewhere.

Servernoun

(computing) A computer dedicated to running such programs.

Gatewaynoun

Any point that represents the beginning of a transition from one place or phase to another.

Servernoun

One who serves.

Gatewaynoun

A point at which freight moving from one territory to another is interchanged between transportation lines.

Servernoun

A waitress or waiter.

Gatewaynoun

(digital communications) In wireless internet, an access point with additional software capabilities such as providing NAT and DHCP, which may also provide VPN support, roaming, firewalls, various levels of security, etc.

Servernoun

(tennis) The player who serves the ball.

Gatewayverb

To make available via a gateway, or access point.

Servernoun

A priest's attendant at the celebration of the Eucharist.

Gatewaynoun

A passage through a fence or wall; a gate; also, a frame, arch, etc., in which a gate in hung, or a structure at an entrance or gate designed for ornament or defense.

Servernoun

A tray for dishes; a salver.

Gatewaynoun

an entrance that can be closed by a gate

Servernoun

A spoon for serving food.

Servernoun

One who serves.

Servernoun

A tray for dishes; a salver.

Servernoun

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

Servernoun

(court games) the player who serves to start a point

Servernoun

(computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network

Servernoun

utensil used in serving food or drink