Synonyms for

Gallows

Verb / ˈgæləʊz / Another word for gallows — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a wooden frame, typically used for execution by hanging

Synonyms & similar words

scaffold gibbet gallows-tree noose halter necktie rope tie cord string line strap band ribbon tape ligature

Example sentences

  1. The sheriff led the prisoner to the gallows.
  2. The condemned man stared at the gallows in horror.
  3. The gallows was used for public executions.
  4. The hangman adjusted the noose on the gallows.
  5. The sight of the gallows made the crowd uneasy.

Quotes

  • The gallows are the same for kings and commoners. - Chinese proverb
  • Death is a debt we all must pay, and the gallows have ever been the fate of all fools. - Horace Walpole
  • The gallows were as much a part of London's street furniture as its stock of public pumps. - Roy Porter

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