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Tolbooth
UK
/ˈtɒl.buːθ/
US
/ˈtɑl.buθ/
Translation tolbooth into russian
tolbooth
Noun
UK
/ˈtɒl.buːθ/
US
/ˈtɑl.buθ/
The old tolbooth in the town was converted into a museum.
Старая тюрьма в городе была превращена в музей.
The tolbooth served as the town's administrative center in the 18th century.
Ратуша служила административным центром города в 18 веке.
Definitions
tolbooth
Noun
UK
/ˈtɒl.buːθ/
US
/ˈtɑl.buθ/
A town hall or civic building, often used historically as a place for collecting tolls or taxes.
The old tolbooth in the center of town is now a museum showcasing local history.
A jail or prison, especially one that was historically located in a town hall or civic building.
The notorious criminal was held in the tolbooth until his trial.
Idioms and phrases
edinburgh tolbooth
The Edinburgh Tolbooth was notorious for its harsh conditions.
Эдинбургская тюрьма
Эдинбургская тюрьма была печально известна своими суровыми условиями.
old tolbooth
The Old Tolbooth was demolished in the early 19th century.
старая тюрьма
Старая тюрьма была снесена в начале 19 века.
tolbooth guard
The tolbooth guard was known for his strict demeanor.
охранник тюрьмы
Охранник тюрьмы был известен своим строгим поведением.
tolbooth prisoner
The tolbooth prisoner awaited his trial with anxiety.
заключённый в тюрьме
Заключённый в тюрьме с тревогой ждал суда.
tolbooth gate
As the tolbooth gate creaked open, the prisoners lined up.
ворота тюрьмы
Когда ворота тюрьмы скрипнули, заключённые выстроились в ряд.