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gibbet

/ˈdʒɪbɪt/

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noun

An upright post with a crosspiece used for execution and subsequent public display.

Examples :

"The rusted gibbet on the hill served as a grim reminder of the town's harsh history and the punishment for serious crimes. "

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noun

The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended; the jib.

Examples :

"The construction worker carefully positioned the load on the crane's gibbet before lifting it. "

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noun

A human-shaped structure made of iron bands designed to publicly display the corpse of an executed criminal.

Examples :

"The grim gibbet stood on the hill, a stark reminder of the fate that awaited those who defied the law. "

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verb

To execute (someone), or display (a body), on a gibbet.

Examples :

"The town threatened to gibbet the traitor as a warning to others. "

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verb

To expose (someone) to ridicule or scorn.

Examples :

"The internet can gibbet someone's mistake for years, even if they apologize sincerely. "

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