Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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jail | Yes | No | Yes | No |
jailer | Yes | No | No | No |
jail (noun) | jailer (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) | someone who guards prisoners |
jail (verb) | jailer (verb) |
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lock up or confine, in or as in a jail |