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gaol vs house of correction

house of correction vs gaol

gaol and house of correction both are nouns.

gaol is a verb but house of correction is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gaol Yes No Yes No
house of correction Yes No No No
As nouns, house of correction is a hyponym of gaol; that is, house of correction is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gaol:
  • gaol: 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)
  • house of correction: (formerly) a jail or other place of detention for persons convicted of minor offences
Other hyponyms of gaol include bastille, holding cell, hoosegow, hoosgow, lockup, workhouse.
gaol (noun) house of correction (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) (formerly) a jail or other place of detention for persons convicted of minor offences
gaol (verb) house of correction (verb)
lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
Difference between gaol and house of correction

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