Watchhouse
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Watchhouse is a noun meaning A small prison attached to a police station, usually used on a temporary basis.
Meaning
A small prison attached to a police station, usually used on a temporary basis.
Word Forms
- watchhouses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include guardhouse, bughouse, jailhouse, lockhouse, section-house, workhouse.
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