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The correct spelling is lockup.

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noun

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The correct spelling is lockup. A jail cell, or a period of incarceration. For example: "He's in lockup for 30 days for drunk and disorderly."

Usage Examples

He's in lockup for 30 days for drunk and disorderly.

Joe keeps his other car in a lockup downtown.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A jail cell, or a period of incarceration.
  2. 2.A storage unit with a door secured by a padlock or deadbolt; a garage
  3. 3.A device for locking type into position for printing.
  4. 4.(by extension) A fixed layout involving one or more logos and possibly related text.

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