jail
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(noun) a place used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) |
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Synonyms: clink, gaol, jailhouse |
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Related Words: correctional institution, holding cell, hoosegow, hoosgow, house of correction, lockup, pokey, workhouse |
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(verb) lock up in jail |
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Synonyms: gaol, immure, imprison, incarcerate, jug, lag, put away, put behind bars, remand |
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Related Words: confine, detain |
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