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cellblock

cell·block
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sel-blok]
    • /ˈsɛlˌblɒk/
    • /sˈelblɒk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sel-blok]
    • /ˈsɛlˌblɒk/

Definitions of cellblock word

  • noun cellblock a group of cells in a prison where prisoners are kept 3
  • noun cellblock a section of cells in a prison 3
  • noun cellblock a unit of a prison consisting of a number of cells. 1
  • noun cellblock A wing of a prison containing cells for the inmates. 1
  • noun cellblock A wing of a prison containing jail cells for the inmates. 0

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Parts of speech for Cellblock

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cellblock popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cellblock usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for cellblock

noun cellblock

  • block — A block of flats or offices is a large building containing them.
  • tower block — a high-rise building.

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