What is the definition of Gallows-tree? | Dictionary.net

GALLOWS-TREE

\ɡˈalə͡ʊztɹˈiː], \ɡˈalə‍ʊztɹˈiː], \ɡ_ˈa_l_əʊ_z_t_ɹ_ˈiː]\

Definitions of GALLOWS-TREE

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database

Sort: Oldest first

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

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Word of the day

Mustagh Range

a mountain range in northern Kashmir; an extension of the Hindu Kush; contains 2nd highest peak

View More

Nearby Words