Gallows word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "gallows" word

[noun] instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which condemned persons are executed by hanging

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\Gal"lows\, n. sing.; pl. {Gallowses}or {Gallows}. [OE. galwes, pl., AS. galga, gealga, gallows, cross; akin to D. galg gallows, OS. & OHG. galgo, G. galgen, Icel. g[=a]lgi, Sw. & Dan. galge, Goth. galga a cross. Etymologically and historically considered, gallows is a noun in the plural number, but it is used as a singular, and hence is preceded by a; as, a gallows.] 1. A frame from which is suspended the rope with which criminals are executed by hanging, usually consisting of two upright posts and a crossbeam on the top; also, a like frame for suspending anything. So they hanged Haman on the gallows. --Esther vii. 10. If I hang, I'll make a fat pair of gallows. --Shak. O, there were desolation of gaolers and gallowses? --Shak. 2. A wretch who deserves the gallows. [R.] --Shak. 3. (Print.) The rest for the tympan when raised. 4. pl. A pair of suspenders or braces. [Colloq.] {Gallows bird}, a person who deserves the gallows. [Colloq.] {Gallows bitts} (Naut.), one of two or more frames amidships on deck for supporting spare spars; -- called also {gallows}, {gallows top}, {gallows frame}, etc. {Gallows frame}.
(a) The frame supporting the beam of an engine.
(b) (Naut.) Gallows bitts. {Gallows}, or {Gallow tree}, the gallows. At length him nail['e]d on a gallow tree. --Spenser.

Synonyms for gallows

gallous, gallowstree, gibbet

Related terms: ax, beheading, block, burning, capital punishment, cross, crucifixion, death chair, death chamber, decapitation, decollation, defenestration, drop, electric chair, electrocution, execution, fusillade, gallows-tree, garrote, gas chamber, gassing, gibbet, guillotine, halter, hanging, hemlock, hemp, hempen collar, hot seat, judicial murder, lapidation, lethal chamber, maiden, necktie party, noose, poisoning, rope, scaffold, shooting, stake, stoning, strangling, strangulation, the ax, the block, the chair, the gallows, the gas chamber, the guillotine, the hot seat, the rope, tree

The fun area, different aproach to word »gallows«

Let's analyse "gallows" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: SWOLLAG. Average typing speed for these characters is 1975 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: --. .- .-.. .-.. --- .-- ...

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: gallows: 1 + 6 = 7, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: gallows: 7 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 6 + 5 + 1 = 26, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
G (1)	7	Chariot	Strong, Sturdy, Decisive
L (2)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
W (1)	23	King of Wands	Sensual, Warm, Strong, Loyal

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