gallows
UK/'gælәuz/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A wooden framework used for executing people by hanging
绞架，绞刑台
Root Breakdown
Native Englishgallowsother
=gallows
Common Collocations
- 1.face the gallows面对绞刑
- 2.gallows humor绞刑幽默
- 3.gallows rope绞索
Example Sentences
- 1.
The criminal was hanged from the gallows in public.