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hangman's rope::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | halter, hangman's halter, hemp, hempen necktie |
| Type of | rope |
Examples of hangman's rope
hangman's rope
During the execution, the hangman's rope broke and Kidd was hanged on the second attempt.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Alice Young was the first to die at the end of a hangman's rope for something no longer considered a crime.
From the orlandosentinel.com
It didn't happen, of course, and it took two full wars before Hussein met his fate at the end of a hangman's rope.
From the nation.time.com
A repeat of justice by the hangman's rope, as seen in Iraq for Saddam Hussein, is therefore likely to cause revulsion to Libya's international partners.
From the guardian.co.uk
William Thornhill was a Thames boatman convicted of a crime unknown to his daughter but, if you have read The Secret River, you know it was theft and he just escaped the hangman's rope.
From the express.co.uk
I suggest that we once again start using rope with a hangman's knot.
From the washingtontimes.com
With an ease and fluidity that suggested considerable practice, Pawan Kumar picked up a rope and demonstrated how to tie a hangman's noose.
From the independent.co.uk
