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Cell block

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

A wing of a prison containing cells for the inmates..

Example Sentences

The cellblock where the men were held was close enough to the holding tank, where the women were all kept together, for us to hear much of what happened there.

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What does cell block mean?

Cell block means A wing of a prison containing cells for the inmates..

What is a synonym for cell block?

Common synonyms include ward.

What is the opposite of cell block?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use cell block in a sentence?

The cellblock where the men were held was close enough to the holding tank, where the women were all kept together, for us to hear much of what happened there.

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