1. (noun)detention, detainment, hold, custody a state of being confined (usually for a short time) Synonyms: clutch, grip, storage area, delay, keep, cargo hold, detainment, handle, hold, appreciation, handgrip, wait, cargo area, detention, postponement, custody, clasp, cargo deck, clench, clutches, grasp, time lag, hands
2. (noun)custody holding by the police Synonyms: detainment, hands, detention, hold
3. (noun)hands, custody (with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child Synonyms: detention, work force, detainment, workforce, custody, hands, manpower, men, hold
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'custody'
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1. custody Bonds may be of cord, leather, or any other substance that can bind; chains are of linked metal. Manacles and handcuffs are for the hands, fetters are primarily chains or jointed iron faste Synonyms: fetter, bondage, custody, gyves, irons, bonds, durance, handcuffs, manacles, chains, duress, imprisonment, shackles
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