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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The word "gallows" in example sentences

The Germans call it gallows-humour; the French, 1'humour noir. ❋ Unknown (1957)

Stephen Friedman, another London gallery, will show Glasgow-based David Shrigley, an expert in gallows humor whose works include a taxidermied dog. ❋ Kelly Crow (2010)

The ordinary gallows is comparatively humane; the victim falls through a trap and drops far enough to break his neck and he dies instantly. ❋ Unknown (1945)

But anecdotal evidence, as seen in both Reiser's real-life experience and his film adaptation, suggests teens and young adults may be the most open to incorporating humor of the type he describes as "gallows humor" or "so awful it's funny." ❋ The Huffington Post News Editors (2011)

Hadary's song and dance on the gallows is the one place where everything comes together in a bloodcurdling irony beyond politics and pathology. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Alongside the gallows is a box of miniature nooses tagged with inmate ID numbers; these were the personal collection of an employee who participated in 150 executions between 1924 and 1954. ❋ Unknown (2008)

In addition to the laugh and I do agree with Icanhasyarn that this one looks like a gallows, which is a particularly horrific motif for a birthday cake, I also have the comfort of knowing my birthday cake - since I will be making it myself - will look ever so much more festive and happ. ❋ Jen (2008)

The ultimate extension of this premise, of course, is so-called gallows humor. ❋ Unknown (2007)

"Whether it was the voice and countenance of Mr. Tyson, or the terror of the word gallows, that affected the miscreant, his arm suddenly fell, and he stood as if struck dumb with amazement. ❋ Joseph Sturge (1826)

The judge in the appellate chamber confirming as well to CNN that within the docket that is waiting for Saddam Hussein at the gallows is a red card. ❋ Unknown (2006)

No one should be surprised if the first group frog-marched to the gallows is the editorial staff of the New York Times. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Right before he is hung, we understand, that waiting for him in the gallows is a red card. ❋ Unknown (2006)

I know, he preferred to be shot, but I can tell you the gallows is a very, very good one. ❋ Unknown (2006)

We understand that waiting for Saddam at the gallows will be a red card, this one signed by the current minister of justice, condemning Saddam Hussein himself to death. ❋ Unknown (2006)

We understand that waiting for Saddam at the gallows is a red card that has been signed by Iraq's justice minister, condemning Saddam Hussein to death. ❋ Unknown (2006)

A gallows is the proper reward for the crime thou hast committed, but I am merciful, and readily listen to reason. ❋ Unknown (2002)

The gallows was a crude wooden structure, just three posts with crossbeams. ❋ Follett, Ken (1995)

And these expeditions keeping him continually bare, robbing and junketting, desire of pleasure and fear of the gallows were the whole round of both his actions and his thoughts. ❋ Arthur L. Hayward (N/A)

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