Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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clink | Yes | No | Yes | No |
house of correction | Yes | No | No | No |
clink (noun) | house of correction (noun) |
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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) | (formerly) a jail or other place of detention for persons convicted of minor offences |
a short light metallic sound |
clink (verb) | house of correction (verb) |
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make or emit a high sound | |
make a high sound typical of glass |