guillotine in Czech

guillotine in Czech is gilotina — guillotine means a device with a tall frame and a heavy angled blade, historically used to carry out executions by beheading.

guillotine in Czech

gilotina

noun

(historical, also, figuratively) A machine used for the application of capital punishment by decapitation, consisting of a tall upright frame from which is suspended a heavy diagonal-edged blade which is dropped onto the neck of the person to be executed; also, execution using this machine.

What does "guillotine" mean?

noun A device with a tall frame and a heavy angled blade, historically used to carry out executions by beheading.
"Thousands were executed by guillotine during the French Revolution."
noun A cutting tool or machine with a hinged or sliding blade, used to trim paper or other flat materials.
"The print shop used a guillotine to cut the stack of flyers to size."
verb To execute someone using a guillotine, or to cut something with one.
"The paper was guillotined into neat, equal sheets."
noun A parliamentary procedure that sets a firm deadline for ending debate on a bill.
"The government applied the guillotine to force a vote before midnight."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

guillotine in a sentence

Thousands were executed by guillotine during the French Revolution.
The print shop used a guillotine to cut the stack of flyers to size.
The paper was guillotined into neat, equal sheets.
The government applied the guillotine to force a vote before midnight.

Common Czech translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "guillotine" in Czech?

"guillotine" in Czech is gilotina. guillotine means: A device with a tall frame and a heavy angled blade, historically used to carry out executions by beheading.

How do you use "guillotine" in a sentence?

Example: "Thousands were executed by guillotine during the French Revolution." In Czech, "guillotine" is gilotina.

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