Gaol
Gaol 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).
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Synonyms for Gaol
Workhouse and gaol are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Workhouse" with "Gaol", this nouns are similar.
Workhouse
Workhouse noun - A county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months.
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Synonyms for Workhouse
Gaol and workhouse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gaol" instead a noun "Workhouse".
Nearby Word: workroom
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