hangman

Meanings

• noun

  A children's game or an execution method involving a gallows and a person being hanged.

• noun

  In the game hangman, players guess a word by suggesting letters one at a time, with the game showing the position of letters in the word that have been correctly guessed and the number of incorrect guesses.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hangman
champion , rhythmian , campaign

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Variants

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hangman , hangmen , Heydrich , Reinhard Heydrich , Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich , The Hangman

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Etymology

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The word 'hangman' comes from the Old English word 'hangian', meaning 'to hang'.

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Trivia

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1. The hangman was a common form of execution in Europe until the 18th and 19th centuries.

2. In the game hangman, the word to be guessed is typically hidden by a series of underscores, with a blank space for each letter. The players are given clues to help them guess the word.

3. The hangman game has been adapted into various forms, including electronic versions and versions using different methods of execution, such as the electric chair or the guillotine.

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Related Concepts

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1. gallows: A structure used for public executions, typically consisting of a beam or vertical post with a crossbar at the top.

2. capital punishment: The sentence of death, especially by hanging, electrocution, or lethal injection, passed by a court of law on a person convicted of a capital crime.

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Culture

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The hangman is a common symbol of justice and the death penalty. It has been used in literature, art, and music to explore themes of punishment, death, and the human condition.

How to Memorize "hangman"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the gallows and a person being hanged, or picture the game hangman with the word and the blank spaces.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hangman' with the gallows or the game. Remember that it is a word that can refer to both the executioner and the game.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'HANGMAN' to remember the letters in the word: H-ang, A-round, N-eck, M-an.

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