noun

beheading

Beheading (noun) means the act or event of cutting off someone's head. Example: “The public beheading drew a large crowd in medieval times.”

noun

The act or event of cutting off someone's head.

"The public beheading drew a large crowd in medieval times."

How to use beheading

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of beheading someone.

beheadings plural

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The public _____ drew a large crowd in medieval times.

From behead + -ing.

decapitation

decapitation

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What does “beheading” mean?

The word “beheading” means the act or event of cutting off someone's head. In plain terms, the act of beheading someone.

How do you use “beheading” in a sentence?

Here is “beheading” used in a sentence: “The public beheading drew a large crowd in medieval times.”

What part of speech is “beheading”?

“Beheading” is a noun.

What is the meaning of beheading?

"beheading" (noun) means the act or event of cutting off someone's head.

decapitation