slammer

noun

1. a person who closes things violently

- she's a dramatic slammer of doors

Definition categories: person, closer, finisher

2. 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)

Similar word(s): clink, gaol, jail, jailhouse, pokey, poky

Definition categories: man–made