Meaning of padded cell | Babel Free
Definitions
A room in a mental hospital lined with padding on the walls, and often a cushioned floor, in order to prevent occupants from injuring themselves.
Equivalents
Deutsch
Gummizelle
Examples
“For the opening of the line 30 bogie coaches of the tramcar type⟳ were obtained from the Ashbury Railway Carriage & Iron⟳ Co. Ltd., of Manchester, and from their curious design⟳, earned the nickname of "padded cells" owing to the upholstery being carried right up to the narrow slits which served as windows.”
“Ernie looked completely frazzled to Bill, fried; ready for a straight jacket and a padded cell.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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