Gallows
Word | GALLOWS |
Character | 7 |
Hyphenation | gal lows |
Pronunciations | /ˈɡæləʊz/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Gallows"
What do we mean by gallows?
A device usually consisting of two upright posts supporting a crossbeam from which a noose is suspended and used for execution by hanging; a gallows tree. noun
A similar structure used for supporting or suspending. noun
Execution by hanging. noun
Very; exceedingly: as, gallows poor.
Specifically, on the great sheep-raising stations of Australasia, a high wooden frame on which the carcasses of butchered cattle or sheep are suspended; a meat-gallows. noun
Reckless; dashing; showy.
A wooden frame on which criminals are executed by hanging, usually consisting of two posts and a cross-beam on the top, or of a single post with a projecting arm, from which the criminal is suspended by a rope fastened about his neck: a plural used as a singular, and having the double plural gallowses. noun
A similar contrivance for suspending objects. noun
Nautical, same as gallows-bitts. noun
In coal-mining, a set of timbers consisting of two upright pieces or props and a bar or crown-tree laid across their tops so as to support the roof in a level or in any other excavation. noun
In printing, a low trestle attached to old forms of hand printing-presses, to sustain the tympan. noun
A central core formed of several cornstalks interlaced diagonally (while uncut) to serve as a stool or support for cut maize which is placed about it in forming a shock. noun
Plural A pair of braces for supporting the trousers. Also galluses. noun
A wretch who deserves to be hanged; a gallows-bird. noun
A frame from which is suspended the rope with which criminals are executed by hanging, usually consisting of two upright posts and a crossbeam on the top; also, a like frame for suspending anything. noun
A wretch who deserves the gallows. noun
The rest for the tympan when raised. noun
A pair of suspenders or braces. noun
A person who deserves the gallows. noun
Wooden framework on which persons are put to death by hanging.
A wretch who deserves to be hanged.
The rest for the tympan when raised.
Suspenders; braces.
Any contrivance with posts and crossbeam for suspending objects.
The main frame of a beam engine.
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