Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bastinado
noun
/ˌbæs.tɪˈnɑː.doʊ/
Definition
The act of beating the soles of a person’s feet as a form of punishment or torture.
Examples
- During his imprisonment, he was subjected to bastinado as a form of torture.
- The practice of bastinado was once common in some parts of the world.
Meaning
Bastinado refers specifically to a method of punishment that targets the feet, often used historically in various cultures.
Synonyms
- Flogging
- Foot beating
- Cudgeling
