Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
guilhotina
noun
/ɡiː.əˈtiːn/

Definition
A guillotine is a device used for carrying out executions by beheading.

Examples
- The guillotine became a symbol of the French Revolution.
- During the trial, the judge warned the accused about the severity of the punishment, often associated with the guillotine.
- Many authors have depicted the guillotine in their literary works to symbolize justice or tyranny.

Meaning
The term ‘guilhotina’ refers to a historical device that consists of a heavy blade dropped between two vertical posts to sever the head of a condemned person.

Synonyms
- beheading device
- decapitator
- execution device