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Synonyms & Antonyms of clink
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a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
- I once spent a night in the clink, and it's an experience I don't want to repeat
Synonyms for clink
Words Related to clink
- glasshouse
- [British],
- guardhouse,
- hulk(s)
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The first known use of clink was in the 14th century
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