gibbets

[US]/ˈdʒɪbɪts/
[UK]/ˈdʒɪbɪts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. forca ou uma estrutura usada para enforcar criminosos

Phrases & Collocations

gibbets of shame

gibbets de vergonha

hanging on gibbets

pendurado em gibbets

gibbets for thieves

gibbets para ladrões

gibbets in history

gibbets na história

gibbets of justice

gibbets de justiça

gibbets of war

gibbets de guerra

gibbets of fate

gibbets de destino

gibbets and gallows

gibbets e forcas

gibbets of punishment

gibbets de punição

gibbets in tales

gibbets em contos

Example Sentences

in the past, criminals were often punished by hanging on gibbets.

no passado, criminosos eram frequentemente punidos por enforcamento em gibis.

gibbets were a common sight in medieval towns.

os gibis eram uma visão comum nas cidades medievais.

the gibbets served as a warning to others.

os gibis serviam como um aviso para os outros.

many gibbets were erected along the highway to deter criminals.

muitos gibis foram erguidos ao longo da estrada para dissuadir criminosos.

historians often study the use of gibbets in punishment.

historiadores frequentemente estudam o uso de gibis na punição.

gibbets were typically made of wood and stood tall.

os gibis eram tipicamente feitos de madeira e ficavam altos.

some gibbets were left standing for years after the executions.

alguns gibis ficaram de pé por anos após as execuções.

children were often warned about the gibbets to keep them in line.

as crianças eram frequentemente alertadas sobre os gibis para mantê-las na linha.

gibbets became symbols of fear and control in society.

os gibis se tornaram símbolos de medo e controle na sociedade.

in literature, gibbets are often used to illustrate justice.

na literatura, os gibis são frequentemente usados para ilustrar a justiça.

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