All gallows synonyms
gal·lows
G g noun gallows
- scaffold — a temporary structure for holding workers and materials during the erection, repair, or decoration of a building.
- rope — a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or the like, or of wire or other material.
- hanging — the way in which a thing hangs.
- noose — a loop with a running knot, as in a snare, lasso, or hangman's halter, that tightens as the rope is pulled.
- potence — potency.
- gibbet — a gallows with a projecting arm at the top, from which the bodies of criminals were formerly hung in chains and left suspended after execution.
- gallows tree — a gallows.
- crossbeam — A crossbeam is a long, thick bar of wood, metal, or concrete that is placed between two walls or other structures, especially in order to support the roof of a building.
- arm — Your arms are the two long parts of your body that are attached to your shoulders and that have your hands at the end.
- beam — If you say that someone is beaming, you mean that they have a big smile on their face because they are happy, pleased, or proud about something.