n.
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) gaol v.
1.lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
Idiom of the Day
play-by-play (description)
a detailed description of an event (usually sports) as it is taking place
The announcer gave a play-by-play description of the championship game.