strappado

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noun

A form of torture in which the victim is hung from the ceiling by a rope attached to the hands, which are tied together behind the victim's back.

verb

To torture by means of this device.

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Synonyms

halter strap-hanging suicide suspension garrote hanger karada catch-rope rope's end strap boatrope trapeze tightrope spider strap brail gallows trace

Associated

bondage torture rope tied bound hands arms behind position form back used

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