About The Word Turnkey
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Turnkey
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What's The Definition Of Turnkey?
[n] someone who guards prisoners
Synonyms | Synonyms for Turnkey: gaoler | jailer | jailor | prison guard | screw Related Terms | Find terms related to Turnkey: See Also | keeper | law officer | lawman | peace officer Turnkey In Webster's Dictionary \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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