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clink vs holding cell

holding cell vs clink

clink and holding cell both are nouns.

clink is a verb but holding cell is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clink Yes No Yes No
holding cell Yes No No No
As nouns, holding cell is a hyponym of clink; that is, holding cell is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than clink:
  • clink: 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)
  • holding cell: a jail in a courthouse where accused persons can be confined during a trial
Other hyponyms of clink include bastille, hoosegow, hoosgow, house of correction, lockup, workhouse.
clink (noun) holding cell (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) a jail in a courthouse where accused persons can be confined during a trial
a short light metallic sound
clink (verb) holding cell (verb)
make or emit a high sound
make a high sound typical of glass
Difference between clink and holding cell

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