This is the 842nd most frequent Estonian word.
väravat
The Estonian word "väravat" means "gate" or "goal" in English.
Here, 'väravat' is being used to mean 'goal' in the context of a score in sports.
Meeskond lõi viimase minuti väravat.
The team scored a last-minute goal.
Here, 'väravat' again means 'gate', referencing the sound made when it is closed.
Kõlas väravat sulgemise heli.
The sound of the gate closing was heard.
In this sentence, 'väravat' refers to a physical gate in a literal sense.