word
Clink
Klihngk
/ˈklɪŋk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
clink
Dictionary meaning
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.
Examples
- They tried to throw me into the clink, but I got away with it.
- It sounded with a sudden clink.
Synonyms: pokey
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