| slovo | definícia |
electrocution
(encz) | electrocution,poprava n: Zdeněk Brož |
electrocution
(encz) | electrocution,poprava elektrickým křeslem Zdeněk Brož |
Electrocution
(gcide) | Electrocute \E*lec"tro*cute`\, v. t. [Electro- + cute in
execute.]
To execute or put to death by electricity. --
E*lec`tro*cu"tion, n.
[1913 Webster] |
electrocution
(gcide) | electrocution \electrocution\ n.
1. execution by electricity.
Note: Electrocution as a form of punishment for crime is
usually carried out while the victim is sitting in a
chair specially designed for the purpose, called an
electric chair, fitted with electrodes that contact the
head and limbs. To be executed in such a manner is
sometimes referred to in grim humor as to {ride the
lightning}.
Syn: burning.
[WordNet 1.5 +PJC]
2. killing by electric shock.
[WordNet 1.5] |
electrocution
(wn) | electrocution
n 1: execution by electricity [syn: electrocution, burning]
2: killing by electric shock |
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electrocutioner
(encz) | electrocutioner, n: |
Electrocution
(gcide) | Electrocute \E*lec"tro*cute`\, v. t. [Electro- + cute in
execute.]
To execute or put to death by electricity. --
E*lec`tro*cu"tion, n.
[1913 Webster]electrocution \electrocution\ n.
1. execution by electricity.
Note: Electrocution as a form of punishment for crime is
usually carried out while the victim is sitting in a
chair specially designed for the purpose, called an
electric chair, fitted with electrodes that contact the
head and limbs. To be executed in such a manner is
sometimes referred to in grim humor as to {ride the
lightning}.
Syn: burning.
[WordNet 1.5 +PJC]
2. killing by electric shock.
[WordNet 1.5] |
electrocutioner
(gcide) | electrocutioner \electrocutioner\ n.
an executioner who uses electricity to kill the condemned
person.
[WordNet 1.5] |
electrocutioner
(wn) | electrocutioner
n 1: an executioner who uses electricity to kill the condemned
person |
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