Hock
Hock noun - A place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody.
Usage example: some lowlife who had been in and out of hock most of his adult life
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Slam
Slam noun - A place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody.
Usage example: sported a gang tattoo on his arm that had gotten him plenty of respect in the slam
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