gaol
n : a place 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},
{clink}]
v : lock up in jail [syn: {imprison}, {incarcerate}, {lag}, {immure},
{put behind bars}, {jail}, {jug}, {put away}, {remand}]