Guillotine word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "guillotine" word

[noun] instrument of execution that consists of a weighted blade between two vertical poles; used for beheading people
[noun] closure imposed on the debate of specific sections of a bill
[verb] kill by cutting the head off with a guillotine; "The French guillotined many Vietnamese while they occupied the country"

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\Guil"lo*tine`\ (g[i^]l"l[-o]*t[=e]n`), n. [F., from Guillotin, a French physician, who proposed, in the Constituent Assembly of 1789, to abolish decapitation with the ax or sword. The instrument was invented by Dr. Antoine Louis, and was called at first {Louison} or {Louisette}. Similar machines, however, were known earlier.] 1. A machine for beheading a person by one stroke of a heavy ax or blade, which slides in vertical guides, is raised by a cord, and let fall upon the neck of the victim. 2. Any machine or instrument for cutting or shearing, resembling in its action a guillotine.
\Guil"lo*tine`\ (g[i^]l`l[-o]*t[=e]n"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Guillotined}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Guillotining}.] [Cf. F. guillotiner.] To behead with the guillotine.

Synonyms for guillotine

closure by compartment

Related terms: bowstring, capital punishment, death chair, decapitate, decollate, electric chair, execute, execution, gas chamber, gassing, halter, hanging, hemlock, judicial murder, lapidate, maiden, necktie party, strangling, the ax, the gas chamber, the hot seat, the rope

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Let's analyse "guillotine" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Four syllables and Five vowels. 50% of vowels is 11.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: ENITOLLIUG. Average typing speed for these characters is 2770 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: --. ..- .. .-.. .-.. --- - .. -. .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: guillotine: 3 + 9 + 6 + 9 + 5 = 32, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: guillotine: 7 + 3 + 9 + 3 + 3 + 6 + 2 + 9 + 5 + 5 = 52, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
G (1)	7	Chariot	Strong, Sturdy, Decisive
I (2)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (2)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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