Penitentiary and Rack

Penitentiary

Penitentiary noun - A place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody.
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Rack and penitentiary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rack" instead a noun "Penitentiary".

Nearby Word: penitential

Rack

Rack noun - A place set aside for sleeping.

Penitentiary and rack are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Penitentiary" instead a noun "Rack".

Nearby Words: racked, racking
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