slammer
noun /'slæmər/
- Definition
- a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
- Example
- 'slammer' can be found in many classic books.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
2
Consonants
5
Length
7