Lockup and Slam

Lockup

Lockup noun - A place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody.
Usage example: the firm conviction that juvenile offenders should never be held in adult lockups
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Synonyms for Lockup

Slam and lockup are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slam" instead a noun "Lockup".

Nearby Words: lock, lockout, locking

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

Lockup and slam are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lockup" instead a noun "Slam".

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