Meaning of the word "the electric chair" in English
What does "the electric chair" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the electric chair
US /ði ɪˈlektrik tʃer/
UK /ði ɪˈlektrik tʃeər/
Noun
a chair used to kill a criminal by a powerful electric current
Example:
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The prisoner was sentenced to the electric chair.
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Execution by the electric chair was first used in 1890.
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