A place for the confinement of persons in lawful detention

• calaboose

  1. A jail.

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  1. A jail.

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• stir

  1. To pass an implement through (a liquid, for example), usually in circular motions, so as to mix or cool the contents:
  2. To use an implement to move or rearrange the fuel in (a fire) to increase light or heat.
  3. To add or mix in (an ingredient, for example) into a liquid or mixture by moving an implement:

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  1. To pass an implement through (a liquid, for example), usually in circular motions, so as to mix or cool the contents:
  2. To use an implement to move or rearrange the fuel in (a fire) to increase light or heat.
  3. To add or mix in (an ingredient, for example) into a liquid or mixture by moving an implement:

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• slammer

  1. One that slams:
  2. A jail.

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  1. One that slams:
  2. A jail.

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• pokey

  1. A jail or prison.

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  1. A jail or prison.

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• jug

  1. A large, often rounded vessel of earthenware, glass, or metal with a small mouth, a handle, and usually a stopper or cap.
  2. The amount that a jug can hold.
  3. A small pitcher.

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  1. A large, often rounded vessel of earthenware, glass, or metal with a small mouth, a handle, and usually a stopper or cap.
  2. The amount that a jug can hold.
  3. A small pitcher.

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• joint

  1. A place or part at which two or more things are joined.
  2. A way in which two or more things are joined:
  3. A point of articulation between two or more bones, especially such a connection that allows motion.

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  1. A place or part at which two or more things are joined.
  2. A way in which two or more things are joined:
  3. A point of articulation between two or more bones, especially such a connection that allows motion.

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• hoosegow

  1. A jail.

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  1. A jail.

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• coop

  1. A small enclosure or cage, as for poultry or small animals.
  2. A cramped or uncomfortably confined space.
  3. A jail or prison.

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  1. A small enclosure or cage, as for poultry or small animals.
  2. A cramped or uncomfortably confined space.
  3. A jail or prison.

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• cooler

  1. A device, container, or room that cools or keeps cool.
  2. A cold drink, usually carbonated, fruit-flavored, and containing wine or other alcoholic ingredients.
  3. A jail.

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  1. A device, container, or room that cools or keeps cool.
  2. A cold drink, usually carbonated, fruit-flavored, and containing wine or other alcoholic ingredients.
  3. A jail.

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• clink

  1. To make or cause to make a light, sharp ringing sound:
  2. A light, sharp ringing sound, as of glass or metal.

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  1. To make or cause to make a light, sharp ringing sound:
  2. A light, sharp ringing sound, as of glass or metal.

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• can

  1. Used to indicate physical or mental ability:
  2. Used to indicate possession of a specified power, right, or privilege:
  3. Used to indicate possession of a specified capability or skill:

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  1. Used to indicate physical or mental ability:
  2. Used to indicate possession of a specified power, right, or privilege:
  3. Used to indicate possession of a specified capability or skill:

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• big house

  1. A penitentiary.

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  1. A penitentiary.

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• pen

  1. A ballpoint pen.
  2. A fountain pen.
  3. A pen point.

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  1. A ballpoint pen.
  2. A fountain pen.
  3. A pen point.

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• lockup

  1. A jail, especially one in which offenders are held while awaiting a court hearing.
  2. The act or an instance of locking.
  3. The state of being locked.

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  1. A jail, especially one in which offenders are held while awaiting a court hearing.
  2. The act or an instance of locking.
  3. The state of being locked.

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• prison

  1. A place for the confinement and punishment of persons convicted of crimes, especially felonies.
  2. A state of imprisonment or captivity:
  3. A place or condition of confinement or restriction:

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  1. A place for the confinement and punishment of persons convicted of crimes, especially felonies.
  2. A state of imprisonment or captivity:
  3. A place or condition of confinement or restriction:

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• penitentiary

  1. A prison for those convicted of major crimes.
  2. A tribunal of the Roman Curia having jurisdiction in matters relating to penance, dispensations, and papal absolutions.
  3. A priest whose special function is the administration of the sacrament of penance in a particular church or diocese.

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  1. A prison for those convicted of major crimes.
  2. A tribunal of the Roman Curia having jurisdiction in matters relating to penance, dispensations, and papal absolutions.
  3. A priest whose special function is the administration of the sacrament of penance in a particular church or diocese.

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• keep

  1. To retain possession of:
  2. To have as a supply:
  3. To provide (a family, for example) with maintenance and support:

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  1. To retain possession of:
  2. To have as a supply:
  3. To provide (a family, for example) with maintenance and support:

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• house of correction

  1. An institution for the confinement of persons convicted of minor criminal offenses.
  2. An institution dedicated to the management and rehabilitation of persons perceived to be at risk of becoming criminals.

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  1. An institution for the confinement of persons convicted of minor criminal offenses.
  2. An institution dedicated to the management and rehabilitation of persons perceived to be at risk of becoming criminals.

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• brig

  1. A two-masted sailing vessel, square-rigged on both masts.
  2. A jail or prison on board a US Navy or Coast Guard vessel.
  3. A jail or guardhouse, especially on the premises of a US military installation.

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  1. A two-masted sailing vessel, square-rigged on both masts.
  2. A jail or prison on board a US Navy or Coast Guard vessel.
  3. A jail or guardhouse, especially on the premises of a US military installation.

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To put in jail

• lock

  1. A device operated by a key, combination, or keycard and used, as on a door, for holding, closing, or securing.
  2. A section of a waterway, such as a canal, closed off with gates, in which vessels in transit are raised or lowered by raising or lowering the water level of that section.
  3. A mechanism in a firearm for exploding the charge.

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  1. A device operated by a key, combination, or keycard and used, as on a door, for holding, closing, or securing.
  2. A section of a waterway, such as a canal, closed off with gates, in which vessels in transit are raised or lowered by raising or lowering the water level of that section.
  3. A mechanism in a firearm for exploding the charge.

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• intern

  1. A student or a recent graduate undergoing supervised practical training.
  2. A physician who has recently graduated from medical school and is learning medical practice in a hospital under supervision, prior to beginning a residency program.
  3. One who is interned; an internee.

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  1. A student or a recent graduate undergoing supervised practical training.
  2. A physician who has recently graduated from medical school and is learning medical practice in a hospital under supervision, prior to beginning a residency program.
  3. One who is interned; an internee.

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• incarcerate

  1. To put in a prison or jail.
  2. To shut in; confine.

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  1. To put in a prison or jail.
  2. To shut in; confine.

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• imprison

  1. To put in or as if in prison; confine.

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  1. To put in or as if in prison; confine.

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• immure

  1. To confine within or as if within walls; imprison.
  2. To build into a wall:
  3. To entomb in a wall.

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  1. To confine within or as if within walls; imprison.
  2. To build into a wall:
  3. To entomb in a wall.

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• detain

  1. To keep from proceeding; delay or retard:
  2. To keep in custody or confinement:
  3. To retain or withhold (payment or property, for example).

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  1. To keep from proceeding; delay or retard:
  2. To keep in custody or confinement:
  3. To retain or withhold (payment or property, for example).

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• confine

  1. To keep within bounds; restrict:
  2. To shut or keep in, especially to imprison.
  3. To restrict in movement:

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  1. To keep within bounds; restrict:
  2. To shut or keep in, especially to imprison.
  3. To restrict in movement:

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