| gaol | (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) | Synonyms: clink, jail, jailhouse, pokey, poky, slammer |
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| gaolbird | (noun) a criminal who has been jailed repeatedly | Synonyms: jail bird, jailbird |
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| gaolbreak | (noun) an escape from jail | Synonyms: break, breakout, jailbreak, prison-breaking, prisonbreak |
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| gaoler | (noun) someone who guards prisoners | Synonyms: jailer, jailor, prison guard, screw, turnkey |
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