"single-celling" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} single-celling (uncountable)
  1. The practice of placing a prisoner alone in a cell. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-single-celling-en-noun-joLKvtwF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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