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Gaol Definition & Meaning

gaol
noun
  1. 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)
verb
  1. lock up or confine, in or as in a jail; "The suspects were imprisoned without trial"; "the murderer was incarcerated for the rest of his life"

"Gaol" in song lyrics

See how gaol is used in real songs:

  • "Thou canst not then use rigor in my gaol:"
    William Shakespeare — Sonnet CXXXIII
  • "big ben gaol"
    AOL — AOL
  • "the battle of reading gaol"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "gaol"

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Frequently asked questions

What does gaol mean?
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) lock up or confine, in or as in a jail; "The suspects were imprisoned without trial"; "the murderer was incarcerated for the rest of his life"
What part of speech is gaol?
Gaol is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does gaol have?
Gaol has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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