gallows

/หˆษกรฆloสŠz/

IPA: /G AE1 L OW0 Z/

noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    A wretch who deserves to be hanged.

  3. 3

    The rest for the tympan when raised.

  4. 4

    Suspenders; braces.

  5. 5

    Any contrivance with posts and crossbeam for suspending objects.

  6. 6

    The main frame of a beam engine.

verb
  1. 1

    To frighten or terrify.

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