HyperDic: holding_cell

English > 1 sense of the expression holding cell:
NOUNartifactholding cella jail in a courthouse where accused persons can be confined during a trial
English > holding cell: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA jail in a courthouse where accused persons can be confined during a trial.
Broaderjail, jailhouse, gaol, clink, slammer, poky, pokeyA correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful / lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

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