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gallows in Greek

gallows in Greek is αγχόνη, κρεμάλα — gallows means a wooden frame used for hanging condemned prisoners.

gallows in Greek

αγχόνη
noun
Pronounced: anchoni
A wooden framework on which persons are executed by hanging. [from 1300s]
κρεμάλα
noun
Pronounced: kremala
A wooden framework on which persons are executed by hanging. [from 1300s]

What does "gallows" mean?

  1. noun A wooden frame used for hanging condemned prisoners.
    "The prisoner was led to the gallows at dawn."
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gallows in a sentence

  • The prisoner was led to the gallows at dawn.
  • The old town square once held public gallows.

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What is "gallows" in Greek?

"gallows" in Greek is αγχόνη, κρεμάλα. gallows means: A wooden frame used for hanging condemned prisoners.

How do you pronounce αγχόνη?

"gallows" in Greek is αγχόνη, pronounced "anchoni".

How do you use "gallows" in a sentence?

Example: "The prisoner was led to the gallows at dawn." In Greek, "gallows" is αγχόνη, κρεμάλα.

Are there other ways to say "gallows" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "gallows": αγχόνη, κρεμάλα.

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