⚰️Gibbet (gibet)

noun
/ˈdʒɪb.ɪt/
potence (potens)

Signification

a gallows for hanging criminals; an upright post with a projecting arm for hanging the bodies of criminals
A gallows used for hanging criminals; historically also a post where bodies of executed criminals were displayed.
Traduction de la signification
un gibet pour pendre les criminels; un poteau vertical avec un bras projeté pour suspendre les corps des criminels
un gibet pour pendre les criminels; un poteau vertical avec un bras projeté pour suspendre les corps des criminels

Phrases d'exemple

In medieval times, criminals were often executed on a gibbet as a public warning.

Au Moyen Âge, les criminels étaient souvent exécutés sur une potence comme avertissement public.
Au Moyen Âge, les criminels étaient souvent exécutés sur une potence comme avertissement public.

The thief was sentenced to die on the gibbet.

Le voleur a été condamné à mourir sur la potence.
Le voleur a été condamné à mourir sur la potence.

Synonymes

gallows, scaffold, hanging post, execution frame, noose, execution post, hanging frame
Entrée 1
gallows, scaffold, hanging post, execution frame
Entrée 2
gallows, scaffold, noose, execution post, hanging frame

Antonymes

sanctuary, safety, protection, refuge, freedom, release, acquittal
Entrée 1
sanctuary, safety, protection, refuge
Entrée 2
freedom, release, acquittal

Collocations

public gibbet, medieval gibbet, gibbet execution, hang on the gibbet, sentenced to the gibbet, executed on the gibbet
Entrée 1
public gibbet, medieval gibbet, gibbet execution
Entrée 2
hang on the gibbet, sentenced to the gibbet, executed on the gibbet

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