"jail cell" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: jail cells [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} jail cell (plural jail cells)
  1. A locked room to incarcerate an inmate in prison. Wikipedia link: Prison cell Categories (topical): Prison, Rooms Synonyms: detention cell, guardroom, holding cell, lockup, prison cell, sweatbox, jailcell Related terms: cellblock, cellmate, jailhouse
    Sense id: en-jail_cell-en-noun-DCIun~Xh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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