slammer
Example Sentences
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Unburdened by ending his 11-year wait for a fifth major to join the all time greats as a grand slammer, he is now heading to his favourite venue on and off the course.
From BBC
The series finale includes an homage to the pilot, twisting the circumstances so that this time, it’s Midge bailing Susie out of the slammer and hearing about her heartbreak.
From Los Angeles Times
Mr. Lowe claims a false accusation from American Airlines sent him to the slammer for more than two weeks.
From Washington Times
Whatever landed them in the after-school slammer, these teenagers were already trapped by forces far beyond their control.
From New York Times
“Is this new guy, Fred, the Duke what got us tossed into the slammer?”
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.