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English noun: jailhouse

1. jailhouse (artifact) 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)


Synonymsclink, gaol, jail, pokey, poky, slammer


Broader (hypernym)correctional institution


Narrower (hyponym)bastille, holding cell, hoosegow, hoosgow, house of correction, lockup, workhouse









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