Hoosgow and Slammer

Hoosgow

Hoosgow noun - Slang for a jail.
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Slammer and hoosgow are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slammer" instead a noun "Hoosgow".

Slammer

Slammer noun - A place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody.
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Hoosgow and slammer are semantically related. You can use "Hoosgow" instead a noun "Slammer".

Nearby Words: slammed, slamming
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