strappado

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Noun strappado has 1 sense

strappado - torture in which a person's hands and tied behind their back and they are lifted off the ground by a rope tied to their wrists and that allowed to drop until their fall is checked by the rope
--₁ is a kind of torture, torturing

Definitions from the Web

Strappado

Definition

Noun: A method of torture or punishment involving the use of a rope or cord tied to the victim's wrists which are then raised behind their back, causing extreme pain and dislocation of the shoulders.

Verb: To subject someone to the strappado method of torture or punishment.

Senses

1. Popular Sense

Noun: The strappado as a torture device has gained popularity in literature and film, often portrayed as a particularly cruel form of punishment.

Example Sentence: In the gripping novel, the protagonist was subjected to the strappado by the antagonist in order to extract information.

2. Local Sense

Noun: A local martial arts technique or exercise that involves the use of a rope or cord for strength training or flexibility.

Example Sentence: The ancient martial art form requires mastering the strappado to enhance one's physical endurance.

Verb: In the local community, they often strappado to develop muscular strength.

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