prison guard

/ˌprɪzən gɑrd/
/ˈprɪzən gɑd/
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Other forms: prison guards

Definitions of prison guard
  1. noun
    someone who guards prisoners
    synonyms: gaoler, jailer, jailor, screw, turnkey
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    type of:
    keeper
    someone in charge of other people
    law officer, lawman, peace officer
    an officer of the law
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