padded cell

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Synonyms: padded cells

Antonyms: padded cells

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|idiomatic}} A room in a [[mental hospital]] [[lined]] with [[padding]] on the [[wall]]s, and often a [[cushioned]] floor, [[in order to]] prevent [[occupant]]s from injuring themselves.

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