ALL meanings of gallows
gal·lows
G g - noun plural gallows execution apparatus 1
- noun gallows execution by hanging 1
- noun plural gallows a wooden frame, consisting of a crossbeam on two uprights, on which condemned persons are executed by hanging. 1
- noun plural gallows a similar structure from which something is suspended. 1
- noun plural gallows execution by hanging: a crime deserving of the gallows. 1
- noun plural gallows Also called gallows bitts. Nautical. a support on the deck of a vessel, generally one of two or more, consisting of a crosspiece on two uprights, for spars, boats, etc. 1
- noun gallows A structure, typically of two uprights and a crosspiece, for the hanging of criminals. 1
- countable noun gallows A gallows is a wooden frame used to execute criminals by hanging. 0
- noun gallows a wooden structure usually consisting of two upright posts with a crossbeam from which a rope is suspended, used for hanging criminals 0
- noun gallows any timber structure resembling this, such as (in Australia and New Zealand) a frame for hoisting up the bodies of slaughtered cattle 0
- noun gallows an upright frame with a crossbeam and a rope, for hanging condemned persons 0
- noun gallows any structure like this, used for suspending or supporting 0
- noun gallows the death sentence by hanging 0
- noun gallows Wooden framework on which persons are put to death by hanging. 0
- noun gallows (Colloquial) OBS A wretch who deserves to be hanged. 0
- noun gallows (Obsolete (No longer in use)) (printing) The rest for the tympan when raised. 0
- noun gallows (Colloquial) OBS suspenders; braces. 0
- verb gallows third-person singular simple present indicative form of gallow. 0