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Vocabulary Entry
jailer
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person in charge of the confinement of prisoners in a jail.
Example Sentences
"The jailer checked the cells every hour."
"After the trial, the jailer escorted the prisoner back to the holding area."
"The jailer was known for his strict policies."
V
verb
To confine in a jail or prison.
Example Sentences
"The authorities decided to jail him for his crimes."
"They jail suspects until a trial can be conducted."
"Due to his actions, the court decided to jail him for five years."