Cellblocks Meaning in English
word · lemma: cellblock
Definition
Cellblocks are the separate sections of a prison where a number of prison cells are located. Each cellblock usually contains several individual cells for inmates.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in legal, prison, or crime-related contexts; more common in American English. Often used as "in the cellblock," "across cellblocks," or to specify a location in a prison. Not to be confused with "cell" (single room) or "cellular" (phone-related).
Example Sentences
The lights go out in all the cellblocks at 10 PM.
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The prisoners live in different cellblocks.
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Each cellblock has its own guard.
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After the fight, the guards locked down three cellblocks.
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My brother works as a supervisor for two cellblocks in the state prison.
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Rumors spread quickly between the cellblocks during the lockdown.
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