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.