death chair

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death chair

The prisoner was executed in the death chair.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person: "death chair" refers specifically to the electric chair, a device used for carrying out capital punishment through electrocution.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The state's method of execution was the death chair.
    • The convicted criminal was sentenced to the death chair for his crimes.
Advanced Usage
  • "to die in the chair": to be executed by electrocution in the electric chair.
    • The murderer was sentenced to die in the chair.
Variants and Related Words
  • Electric chair (n): the more common and formal term for the same execution device.
    • The electric chair was first used in the United States in 1890.
Synonyms
  • Electric chair: the standard synonym.
  • Execution chair: a more general descriptive term.
Related Idioms
  • "To get the chair": (slang) to be sentenced to death by electrocution.
    • In the old days, for that crime, you would get the chair.
death chair

The prisoner was executed in the death chair.

Noun
  1. an instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person
    • the murderer was sentenced to die in the chair

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