Meaning of TURNKEY
| Pronunciation: | | 'turn`kee
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| | Definition: | | [n] someone who guards prisoners |
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| | Synonyms: | | gaoler, jailer, jailor, prison guard, screw |
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| | See Also: | | keeper, law officer, lawman, peace officer | |
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| | Definition: | | \Turn"key`\, n.; pl. {Turnkeys}.
1. A person who has charge of the keys of a prison, for
opening and fastening the doors; a warder.
2. (Dentistry) An instrument with a hinged claw, -- used for
extracting teeth with a twist.
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