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English noun: hot seat

1. hot seat (artifact) an instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person


SamplesThe murderer was sentenced to die in the chair.


Synonymschair, death chair, electric chair


Broader (hypernym)instrument of execution

2. hot seat (act) a difficult position where you are subjected to stress and criticism


Broader (hypernym)berth, billet, office, place, position, post, situation, spot









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