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English noun: hangman's halter

1. hangman's halter (artifact) a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging


Synonymshalter, hangman's rope, hemp, hempen necktie


Broader (hypernym)rope


Part holonymnoose, running noose, slip noose


Part meronymgallows









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