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Alcatraz

Definition:

Alcatraz refers to a former federal prison located on an island in the San Francisco Bay, California. It is also commonly used to denote the island itself.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The notorious book depicted the escape attempts made by inmates at Alcatraz.

2. The tourists took a ferry to visit Alcatraz and explore its history.

Verb:

1. The authorities managed to escape the prisoner before he reached Alcatraz.

Adjective:

1. The Alcatraz prison's history is filled with tales of mystery and intrigue.

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