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Electric Chair: Definition, Meaning, and Sample Sentences

Definition:

An electric chair is a device used for execution by electrocution. It consists of a specially designed chair equipped with electrical components that deliver a deadly electric shock to the person sitting in it.

Meaning:

- Noun: A device used for capital punishment by electrocution.

- Verb: The act of executing someone by electrocution using an electric chair.

- Adjective: Referring to or relating to the use of an electric chair for execution.

Sample Sentences:

1. Noun usage: The notorious criminal was sentenced to the electric chair for his heinous crimes.

2. Verb usage: The state decided to electric chair the convicted murderer as per the court's ruling.

3. Adjective usage: The documentary sheds light on the electric chair executions that took place during the early 20th century.

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