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cell·block

 (sĕl′blŏk′)
n.
A group of cells that make up a section of a prison.
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cellblock

(ˈsɛlˌblɒk)
n
a group of cells in a prison where prisoners are kept
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cell•block

(ˈsɛlˌblɒk)

n.
a unit or section of a prison consisting of a number of cells.
[1955–60]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.cellblock - a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)
ward
block - housing in a large building that is divided into separate units; "there is a block of classrooms in the west wing"
jail cell, prison cell, cell - a room where a prisoner is kept
death house, death row - the cellblock in a prison where those condemned to death await execution
prison, prison house - a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
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