gaol
nounHow many syllables in gaol?
There is 1 syllable in the word gaol.How to pronounce gaol:
Definition of gaol:
- gaol (noun):
- 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 for gaol:
bastille
clink
correctional institution
holding cell
hoosegow
hoosgow
house of correction
jail
jailhouse
lockup
pokey
poky
slammer
Antonyms for gaol:
abstain
acquit
activate
allow to leave
bail out
befree
cancel
cast loose
cease
detach
discharge
disengage
disentangle
disenthral
emancipate
encourage
exclude
exonerate
expel
extricate
face
free
give birth
leave out
let go
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