Turnkey (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who guards prisoners.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The experienced turnkey had worked for over 20 years in the state prison system.
- As he walked down the row of cells, the turnkey checked each prisoner's ID and activities.
- After conducting a thorough headcount, the turnkey sealed the prison block for the night.
- New recruits looked to the veteran turnkey for guidance on handling difficult prisoners.
- The turnkey quickly assessed the situation before deciding whether to involve backup officers.