Jail

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NOUN

jailhouse, gaol, clink, slammer, poky

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)

VERB

imprison, incarcerate, lag, immure, put behind bars

lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

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