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guillotining
UK
/ˈɡɪl.ə.tiːn.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡɪl.əˌtin.ɪŋ/
guillotinings
pl
Translations
The guillotining of the paper was done with precision.
Гильотинирование бумаги было выполнено с точностью.
Definitions
The guillotining of the prisoner was carried out at dawn.
The guillotining of the documents was necessary to ensure they fit into the folders.
Synonyms
execution by guillotine
cutting off
gag (motion)
time allocation
ending of debate
UK
/ˈɡɪlətiːnɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡɪlətiːnɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that cuts or resembles the action of a guillotine
Definitions
The chef made a guillotining motion with the cleaver.
Definitions
During the French Revolution, the guillotine became a symbol of the Reign of Terror.
The office manager used the guillotine to trim the edges of the presentation handouts.
Facing strong opposition, the government resorted to the guillotine to push the bill through the House.
guillotining
Gerund
guillotined
Past Simple
guillotined
Past Participle
guillotining
Gerund
UK
/ˈɡɪl.ə.tiːn/
US
/ˈɡɪl.əˌtin/
Translations
The revolutionaries decided to guillotine the king.
Революционеры решили гильотинировать короля.
Definitions
During the French Revolution, many were guillotined for their political beliefs.
The printer guillotined the edges of the paper to ensure a clean finish.
The majority party guillotined the discussion after only two hours of debate.
Definitions
He adjusted the guillotine cutter to slice through the stack of photographs.