Strappado
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Strappado is a noun meaning (transitive) To torture by means of this device.
Meaning
(transitive) To torture by means of this device.
More Meanings
- A form of torture in which the victim is hung from the ceiling by a rope attached to the hands, which are tied together behind the victim's back.
Example Sentences
What, vpon compulsion? No: were I at the Strappado, or all the Racks in the World, I would not tell you on compulsion.
Word Forms
- strappados
- strappadoes
- strappadoing
- strappadoed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include halter, strap-hanging, garrote, hanger, karada, catch-rope.
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