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
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Palindrome
No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
2
Consonants
5
Length
7

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