nounπShareWooden framework on which persons are put to death by hanging."The condemned man was led to the gallows. "lawgovernmenthistorystructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA wretch who deserves to be hanged.""The townspeople considered the traitor a gallows, deserving of execution for his betrayal." "cursepersoninhumanlawwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe rest for the tympan when raised."The printer adjusted the gallows to securely hold the raised tympan while he cleaned the printing plate. "technicalarchitecturemachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSuspenders; braces."My grandfather wore a pair of sturdy gallows to hold up his trousers. "wearitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny contrivance with posts and crossbeam for suspending objects."The playground had a simple gallows made of two wooden posts and a bar, used to hang tire swings. "lawhistorystateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe main frame of a beam engine."The mechanic carefully oiled the gallows of the printing press, ensuring smooth operation. "machineparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo frighten or terrify."The thought of failing the exam gallows me. "mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
