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jail

verbnoun 4 letters Scrabble 11 WWF 14

Definitions

verb

lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

gaol immure imprison incarcerate jug lag put away put behind bars

noun

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)

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