Gaol — synonyms, definition

1. gaol (Noun) Brit

calaboose clink jail jailhouse pokey poky prison slammer

gaol (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).

correctional institution bastille holding cell hoosegow hoosgow house of correction lockup supermax supermax prison workhouse

2. gaol (Verb) Brit

immure imprison incarcerate jug lag put away put behind bars remand

gaol (Verb) — (law) lock up or confine, in or as in a jail. ex. "The suspects were gaoled without trial"

confine detain