A machine used for the application of capital punishment by decapitation, consisting of a tall upright frame from which is suspended a heavy diagonal-edged blade.
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- (noun) A machine used for the application of capital punishment by decapitation, consisting of a tall upright frame from which is suspended a heavy diagonal-edged blade.
- (noun) A device used for cutting stacks of paper to straight edges, usually by means of a hinged blade attached to a flat platform.
- (noun) A cloture; a motion that debate be ended and a vote taken.
Meanings
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noun A machine used for the application of capital punishment by decapitation, consisting of a tall upright frame from which is suspended a heavy diagonal-edged blade.
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noun A device used for cutting stacks of paper to straight edges, usually by means of a hinged blade attached to a flat platform.
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noun A cloture; a motion that debate be ended and a vote taken.
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noun A surgical instrument for cutting the tonsils.
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verb To execute, cut or cut short (a person, a stack of paper or a debate) by use of a guillotine.
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verb To end discussion on a parliamentary bill by invoking cloture.
Summary
A machine used for the application of capital punishment by decapitation, consisting of a tall upright frame from which is suspended a heavy diagonal-edged blade.
- (noun) A machine used for the application of capital punishment by decapitation, consisting of a tall upright frame from which is suspended a heavy diagonal-edged blade.
- (noun) A device used for cutting stacks of paper to straight edges, usually by means of a hinged blade attached to a flat platform.
- (noun) A cloture; a motion that debate be ended and a vote taken.
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