Uk English Meaning of gibbet

gibbet

Other Uk English words related to gibbet

Definitions and Meaning of gibbet in English

Wordnet

gibbet (n)

alternative terms for gallows

Wordnet

gibbet (v)

hang on an execution instrument

expose to ridicule or public scorn

Webster

gibbet (n.)

A kind of gallows; an upright post with an arm projecting from the top, on which, formerly, malefactors were hanged in chains, and their bodies allowed to remain asa warning.

The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended; the jib.

Webster

gibbet (v. t.)

To hang and expose on a gibbet.

To expose to infamy; to blacken.

FAQs About the word gibbet

gibbet

alternative terms for gallows, hang on an execution instrument, expose to ridicule or public scornA kind of gallows; an upright post with an arm projecting from

tell off,blame,censure,criticise,crucify,fault,flay,hammer,keelhaul,knock

approve,commend,Endorse,endorse,recommend,sanction,Praise,extol,Praise,extol

gibberish => Gibberish, Nonsense, gibbering => gibbering, gibberellin => gibberellin, gibberellic acid => gibberellic acid, gibbered => gibbered,