guillotine
Pronunciation
/ˈɡijəˌtin/, /ˈɡɪɫəˌtin/
British pronunciation
/ɡˈɪlətˌiːn/

Definition und Bedeutung von „guillotine“ im Englischen

Guillotine
01

Guillotine

a device for beheading, featuring a tall frame with a suspended blade released to swiftly sever the condemned person's head
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The crowd gathered in the town square to witness the grim spectacle of a public execution by guillotine.
Die Menge versammelte sich auf dem Stadtplatz, um das düstere Schauspiel einer öffentlichen Hinrichtung durch die Guillotine zu bezeugen.
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a procedural measure that imposes a strict time limit on the debate of specific sections of a bill

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A guillotine was imposed to prevent filibustering during the legislative session.
to guillotine
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guillotinieren

to execute someone by decapitation using a device designed for swift and efficient beheading
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Authorities will guillotine suspected rebels quickly
Die Behörden werden verdächtige Rebellen schnell guillotinieren.
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