noun🔗ShareHorcaWooden framework on which persons are put to death by hanging."The condemned man was led to the gallows. "El hombre condenado fue conducido a la horca.lawgovernmenthistorystructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn malvado que merece ser ahorcadoA wretch who deserves to be hanged.""The townspeople considered the traitor a gallows, deserving of execution for his betrayal." "Los habitantes del pueblo consideraban al traidor un malvado que merecía la ejecución por su traición.cursepersoninhumanlawwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHorcaThe rest for the tympan when raised."The printer adjusted the gallows to securely hold the raised tympan while he cleaned the printing plate. "El impresor ajustó la horca para sujetar de forma segura el tímpano levantado mientras limpiaba la plancha de impresión.technicalarchitecturemachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTirantesSuspenders; braces."My grandfather wore a pair of sturdy gallows to hold up his trousers. "Mi abuelo usaba un par de tirantes resistentes para sujetar sus pantalones.wearitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHorcaAny 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. "El parque infantil tenía una horca simple hecha de dos postes de madera y una barra, utilizada para colgar columpios de neumáticos.lawhistorystateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHorcaThe main frame of a beam engine."The mechanic carefully oiled the gallows of the printing press, ensuring smooth operation. "El mecánico engrasó cuidadosamente la horca de la imprenta, asegurando un funcionamiento suave.machineparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAterrorizar, asustarTo frighten or terrify."The thought of failing the exam gallows me. "La idea de suspender el examen me aterroriza.mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
