1. Produit de laminage.
2. (Familier) Prison.
3. Chambre.
ETYM Old Eng. jaile, gail, gayhol, Old Fren. gaole, gaiole, jaiole, French geôle, Late Lat. gabiola, dim. of gabia cage, for Latin cavea cavity, cage. Related to Cage.
A place used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence); SYN. jailhouse, gaol, prison, clink.
Metal formed into a thin plate.