Strappado

What is Strappado?

1.

A form of punishment or torture in former times in which the victim was hoisted by a rope, usually by his hands tied behind him, and allowed to fall to the length of the rope, whch did not reach the ground and so caused a painful jerk. Also see squasation.

"We used strappado on him."
46

Random Words:

Yostie
1. When you have a gas bubble and you try to fart. You end up defecating in your underwear to the point they have to be discarded. I had ..
Read more
Copaletic
1. The pimp slang for Copasetic. I thought she stole my shoes but it turns out everything was copaletic. 2. completely satisfactory or a..
Read more
University Of Glasgow
1. *A fully comprehensive university located in the city of Glasgow, Scotland *Glasgow is the 2nd oldest university in Scotland (founded i..
Read more

Best StartPage for your browser.

All you need for a faster workflow in one place.



Get it for Free