slammer (n.)

  1. a person who closes things violently; she's a dramatic slammer of doors'

  2. 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)

    [ Syn: jail , jailhouse , gaol , clink , poky , pokey ]

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