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hoosegow vs clink

clink vs hoosegow

hoosegow and clink both are nouns.

hoosegow is not a verb while clink is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hoosegow Yes No No No
clink Yes No Yes No
As nouns, clink is a hypernym of hoosegow; that is, clink is a word with a broader meaning than hoosegow:
  • hoosegow: slang for a jail
  • 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)
Other hypernyms of hoosegow include gaol, jail, jailhouse, pokey, poky, slammer.
hoosegow (noun) clink (noun)
slang for a jail 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 short light metallic sound
hoosegow (verb) clink (verb)
make or emit a high sound
make a high sound typical of glass
Difference between hoosegow and clink

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