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bean slot
What does bean slot mean?
The hinged opening in a solid cell door through which meal trays and items are passed to a locked-in inmate. Also called the food port.
"They fed him through the bean slot the whole time he was in the hole."
Origin
From 'beans' (food) plus 'slot.'
Frequently asked questions
What is a bean slot in prison?
It's the hinged opening in a solid cell door used to pass meal trays and items to a locked-in inmate. It's also called the food port or food slot.
When is the bean slot used?
It's used when an inmate can't leave the cell, such as in solitary confinement, as in 'They fed him through the bean slot the whole time he was in the hole.'
Where does the name come from?
It combines 'beans,' a general slang word for food, with 'slot,' describing the small opening the food is passed through.
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