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Jailhouse   /dʒˈeɪlhˌaʊs/   Listen
Jailhouse

noun
1.
A correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence).  Synonyms: clink, gaol, jail, pokey, poky, slammer.





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Words linked to "Jailhouse" :   holding cell, hoosegow, bastille, workhouse, pokey, hoosgow, lockup, correctional institution, house of correction


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