Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
patibulo
noun
/pəˈtɪb.jʊ.loʊ/
Definition
A structure used in the past for carrying out executions, such as a gallows.
Examples
- In history, many criminals faced their fate at the patibulo.
- The stories of those who were taken to the patibulo haunt the town.
- Legends say that the patibulo was often a place of great fear.
Meaning
The term ‘patibulo’ often refers to a place of punishment or execution, particularly associated with hanging.
Synonyms
- gallows
- execution site
- hanging platform