jailer's

Keeper of inmates'

Jailer's is the possessive form of jailer, a person who guards prisoners or runs a jail.

The word typically modifies things belonging to or associated with the jailer: the jailer's keys, the jailer's duties, the jailer's quarters.

Also spelled gaoler's in British English.

occupational

keys

Lock-operating instruments

shift · watch · authority · responsibilities · logbook · schedule · patrol · inspection · quarters · post

possessive

keyring

Loop holding keys

  • ringClosed curve shape
  • daughterFemale child of parents
  • wifeFemale marriage partner

son · family · dog · wages · pay · salary · pension · income · earnings · livelihood

custodial

prisoners

Incarcerated individuals

  • inmatesIncarcerated individuals
  • cellsBasic biological units
  • lockupTemporary detention facility

detention · custody · charges · wards · captives · holding · confinement · supervision · headcount · release

spatial

office

Professional work location

cottage · house · room · station · desk · dwelling · accommodation · gatehouse · living · apartment

Opposites
custodial role

jailer'sprisoner's

Belonging to detainee

inmate's · captive's · convict's · felon's · accused's

Family

jailer

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG