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Gallows

noun
/ˈɡæləʊz/
Word Frequency: 1.1

Definitions

1.nounWooden framework on which persons are put to death by hanging.
2.nounA wretch who deserves to be hanged.
3.nounThe rest for the tympan when raised.
4.nounSuspenders; braces.
5.nounAny contrivance with posts and crossbeam for suspending objects.
6.nounThe main frame of a beam engine.

Synonyms

gallow treegallows treegibbethanging treegallousgallowstreeplacedeadtreecranesportalsgallows frame

Rhymes With

shallowsaloescallosemallowsal lowsgalloshallowssallows
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