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clink vs hoosegow

hoosegow vs clink

clink and hoosegow both are nouns.

clink is a verb but hoosegow is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clink Yes No Yes No
hoosegow Yes No No No
As nouns, hoosegow is a hyponym of clink; that is, hoosegow 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)
  • hoosegow: slang for a jail
Other hyponyms of clink include bastille, holding cell, hoosgow, house of correction, lockup, workhouse.
clink (noun) hoosegow (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) slang for a jail
a short light metallic sound
clink (verb) hoosegow (verb)
make or emit a high sound
make a high sound typical of glass
Difference between clink and hoosegow

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