Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Gaols.
Gaols - 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)
clinkjailjailhousepokeypokyslammerHypernyms (Closely Related)
correctional institutionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Gaols - as a verb
Lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
Example: "The suspects were imprisoned without trial"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
immureimprisonincarceratejailjuglagput awayput behind barsremandExample Sentences
"The gaols in early America were grim and overcrowded."
"The government invested in new technology to improve security in the gaols."
"There was a famous escape from one of the high-security gaols last night."
"The gaols were built with thick stone walls and iron bars."
"Visitors were not allowed into the gaols without proper authorization."
Word Game Points
Is GAOLS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gaols is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GAOLS has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is GAOLS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gaols is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGAOLS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is GAOLS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gaols is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGAOLS has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
