Definition of Lockup

1. Noun. Jail in a local police station.

Generic synonyms: Clink, Gaol, Jail, Jailhouse, Pokey, Poky, Slammer

2. Noun. The act of locking something up to protect it.
Exact synonyms: Locking
Generic synonyms: Protection
Derivative terms: Lock Up, Lock Up

Definition of Lockup

1. n. A place where persons under arrest are temporarily locked up; a watchhouse.

Definition of Lockup

1. a jail [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lockup

locks
lockset
locksets
locksman
locksmen
locksmith
locksmithing
locksmithings
locksmiths
lockstep
locksteps
lockstitch
lockstitched
lockstitches
lockstitching
lockup (current term)
lockups
Lockwood's ligament
lock and key models
lock away
lock chamber
lock finger
lock hospital
lock in
lock out
lock ring
lock step
lock up
lock washer
LOCM

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