Hoosegow and Hole

Hoosegow

Hoosegow noun - A place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody.
Usage example: she ended up in the hoosegow for disorderly conduct
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Hole and hoosegow are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hole" instead a noun "Hoosegow".

Hole

Hole noun - A place in a surface allowing passage into or through a thing.

Hoosegow and hole are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hoosegow" instead a noun "Hole".

Nearby Words: holed, holey, holer, holing

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