English Explanatory Dictionary

holding cell

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A cell in a police station or courthouse in which a prisoner is held temporarily, pending charge, trial or sentencing.

Word forms

holding cell holding cells

Synonyms

detention cell jail cell lockup prison cell

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