gallow in a sentence
v. t.
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Definition
GALLOW (noun): A structure, typically consisting of a frame with a noose, used for executing individuals by hanging.
Crossword clues for gallow
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "gallow".
- Execution device with a noose
- Hanging frame for capital punishment
- Structure used for public executions
- Framework for carrying out hangings
- Wooden frame associated with death penalty
Gallow sentence examples
- The old gallow stood in the center of town, a grim reminder of past executions.
- As the sun set, shadows cast by the gallow created an eerie atmosphere in the silent square.
- He felt a chill run down his spine as he approached the gallow, where so many had met their fate.
- The villagers gathered at the foot of the gallow, whispering stories of the legends surrounding it.
- In a haunting verse, the poet described the gallow as a symbol of justice and despair intertwined.