gallow

Meanings

• noun

  A tall framework on which a person is hanged as a punishment for a crime.

  - "The convict was sentenced to hang on the gallow."
  - "The gallow stood tall in the town square, a grim reminder of justice."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gallow
jaw , aw , paw , raw

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Variants

List of all variants of gallow that leads to same result
Galla , Gallas , gala , galas , galla

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Etymology

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Old English galge, probably from galgian 'to strangle'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gallows humor' refers to joking about serious or unpleasant topics, such as death.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that the gallow should not be referred to by name, as doing so is thought to bring bad luck.

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Related Concepts

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1. Capital punishment: The practice of sentencing individuals to death as a punishment for committing serious crimes.

2. Execution: The act of carrying out a sentence of capital punishment.

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Culture

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In literature, the gallow is often used as a symbol of death, punishment, and justice. It has appeared in numerous works of art and music, including Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Pit and the Pendulum' and Bob Dylan's 'Hangman.',

How to Memorize "gallow"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tall wooden structure with a noose hanging from it. Visualize a person being led up to the gallow and the moment of their execution.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gallow' with the concept of punishment and death. Remember that it is a tall framework used for executions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'GALLOW': Gallows Are Lethal Weapons.

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