What is the meaning of Gallows?

Wooden framework on which persons are put to death by hanging.

A wretch who deserves to be hanged.

The rest for the tympan when raised.

Suspenders; braces.

Any contrivance with posts and crossbeam for suspending objects.

The main frame of a beam engine.

third-person singular simple present indicative of gallow

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