jail (n)
jailhouse (n)
gaol (n)
clink (n)
slammer (n)
poky (n)
pokey (n)

n03592245

type n
lex_filenum 06
def 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)
Outgoing links
Hypernym correctional institution
Derivationally related form gaol → gaol
Derivationally related form jail → jail
Hyponym bastille; holding cell; hoosegow, hoosgow; house of correction; lockup; workhouse
Incoming links
Hypernym bastille; holding cell; hoosegow, hoosgow; house of correction; lockup; workhouse
Hyponym correctional institution
Derivationally related form gaol → gaol
Derivationally related form jail → jail

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