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poky vs holding cell

holding cell vs poky

poky and holding cell both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
poky Yes Yes No No
holding cell Yes No No No
As nouns, holding cell is a hyponym of poky; that is, holding cell is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than poky:
  • 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)
  • holding cell: a jail in a courthouse where accused persons can be confined during a trial
Other hyponyms of poky include bastille, hoosegow, hoosgow, house of correction, lockup, workhouse.
poky (noun) holding cell (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 jail in a courthouse where accused persons can be confined during a trial
poky (adjective) holding cell (adjective)
small and remote and insignificant
wasting time
Difference between poky and holding cell

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