Synonyms: jail, jailhouse, slammer, gaol, clink, pokey, poky
Definition: 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)
Similar words: correctional institution
Definition: a penal institution maintained by the government
Definition: a short light metallic sound
Similar words: sound
Definition: the sudden occurrence of an audible event
Usage: the sound awakened them
Synonyms: chink, clink, tink, tinkle
Definition: make or emit a high sound
Usage: tinkling bells
Definition: make a certain noise or sound
Usage: She went `Mmmmm'; The gun went `bang'
Synonyms: clink
Definition: make a high sound typical of glass
Usage: champagne glasses clinked to make a toast