Gallows and Guillotine

Gallows noun - An instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging.

Guillotine and gallows are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Guillotine" instead a noun "Gallows".

Guillotine noun - Instrument of execution that consists of a weighted blade between two vertical poles; used for beheading people.

Gallows and guillotine are semantically related. You can use "Gallows" instead a noun "Guillotine".

Nearby Words: guillotining, guillotined