Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Gaol.
Gaol - as a noun
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)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clink11jail11jailhouse19pokey14poky13slammer11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
correctional institutionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Gaol - as a verb
Lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
Example: "The suspects were imprisoned without trial"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
immure10imprison12incarcerate15jail11jug11lag4put awayput behind barsremand9Example Sentences
"The notorious criminal was sentenced to five years in gaol."
"The gaol was overcrowded, with inmates sleeping on the floor."
"Escape from this maximum-security gaol is nearly impossible."
"The historical gaol has been converted into a museum."
"The gaol is equipped with state-of-the-art surveillance systems."
Word Game Points
Is GAOL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gaol is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GAOL has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is GAOL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gaol is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGAOL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is GAOL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gaol is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGAOL has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
