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jail vs clink

clink vs jail

jail and clink both are nouns.

jail and clink both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
jail Yes No Yes No
clink Yes No Yes No
As nouns, jail and clink are synonyms defined as:
  • jail and 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 synonyms of jail include gaol, jailhouse, pokey, poky, slammer.
jail (noun) clink (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) 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
jail (verb) clink (verb)
lock up or confine, in or as in a jail make or emit a high sound
make a high sound typical of glass
Difference between jail and clink

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