Gallows and Rope

Gallows

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

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Synonyms for Gallows

Rope and gallows are semantically related. in hanging topic. In some cases you can use "Rope" instead a noun "Gallows", when it comes to topics like place for hanging.

Rope

Rope noun - A length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things.

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Synonyms for Rope

Gallows and rope are semantically related. You can use "Gallows" instead a noun "Rope".

Nearby Words: roping, roped, roper, ropey, ropeway

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new	new gallows	new rope
hanging	hanging gallows	hanging rope
electric	electric gallows	electric rope

Both words in one sentence

Instead of using it to scale walls, however, it's used as a kind of gallows-gun, the rope ending in a noose and not attached to the gun.

Source: Grappling-Hook Pistol
More correctly Unwind The Rope, in episode three of the Channel 4 miniseries The Devil's Whore Sexby unties Angelica from the gallows after she is hanged by Joliffe.

Source: Shoot the Rope
Neil's several botched attempts: using too long a rope for his gallows, alleging he's tried to crucify himself many times but can never get the last nail hammered in, etc.

Source: Series / The Young Ones

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