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holding cell vs poky

poky vs holding cell

holding cell and poky both are nouns.

holding cell is not an adjective while poky is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
holding cell Yes No No No
poky Yes Yes No No
As nouns, poky is a hypernym of holding cell; that is, poky is a word with a broader meaning than holding cell:
  • holding cell: a jail in a courthouse where accused persons can be confined during a trial
  • poky: 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)
Other hypernyms of holding cell include clink, gaol, jail, jailhouse, pokey, slammer.
holding cell (noun) poky (noun)
a jail in a courthouse where accused persons can be confined during a trial 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 (adjective) poky (adjective)
small and remote and insignificant
wasting time
Difference between holding cell and poky

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