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  1. Padded cell

    A padded cell is a cell in a psychiatric hospital with cushions lining the walls. The padding is an attempt to prevent a patient from hurting themselves by hitting their head on the hard surface of the walls. In most cases, the person placed in a padded cell is compelled to be there. A padded cell is sometimes colloquially known as a "rubber room".

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of padded cell in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of padded cell in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Sample Sentences & Example Usage

  1. Vladimir Vladimirovich Nabokov:

    The tiny madman in his padded cell.

  2. Logan Pearsall Smith:


  3. Clarence Darrow:


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