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captive	one who is captured and held prisoner. [2 definitions]
cell	a very small room for a prisoner, nun, or monk. [1/4 definitions]
hostage	someone held prisoner by a person or group trying to force another person or group to meet certain demands.
iron	(plural) chains used to hold a prisoner. [1/9 definitions]
parole	the release of a prisoner before the time of punishment is finished. Prisoners who are given parole have behaved well in prison. When on parole, they must obey certain rules. [1/2 definitions]
POW	a person who has been taken prisoner by the enemy during a war. POW is an abbreviation for "prisoner of war."

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