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Meaning of gallows

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

gallows

Pronunciation:/ˈɡæləʊz//ˈɡæloʊz/

noun

Definitions

  1. Wooden framework on which persons are put to death by hanging.

  2. A wretch who deserves to be hanged.

  3. The rest for the tympan when raised.

  4. Suspenders; braces.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/gallows

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