jails
12 points
English
5 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #23,378
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
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)
verb
lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/dʒˈeɪlz/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Rhymes
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