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guillotine
/ˈɡijəˌtin/, /ˈɡɪɫəˌtin/
/ɡˈɪlətˌiːn/
Guillotine
01
guillotine
a device for beheading, featuring a tall frame with a suspended blade released to swiftly sever the condemned person's head
Exemples
The condemned criminal faced the guillotine, a device known for its efficiency in carrying out swift and lethal beheadings.
Le criminel condamné a fait face à la guillotine, un appareil connu pour son efficacité à exécuter des décapitations rapides et mortelles.
02
a procedural measure that imposes a strict time limit on the debate of specific sections of a bill
Exemples
The committee used a guillotine to limit discussion on contentious clauses.
to guillotine
01
guillotiner
to execute someone by decapitation using a device designed for swift and efficient beheading
Exemples
The revolutionaries guillotine enemies.
Les révolutionnaires guillotinent les ennemis.
