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electric chair Definition

☆ electric chair

noun

  1. an apparatus in the form of a chair, used in electrocuting persons sentenced to death
  2. the death sentence by electrocution

electric chair Synonyms

electric chair

n.

means of execution, instrument of execution, form of capital punishment, the chair, hot seat*, roaster*, toaster*; see also chair 4.

electric chair Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

  • wheel: Many elderly & disabled folk need to cross here, often in electric wheel chairs.