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Hasil cari dari kata atau frase: electrocution (0.01730 detik)
Found 2 items, similar to electrocution.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: electrocution
electrocution
n 1: execution by electricity [syn:
burning]
2: killing by electric shock
English → English (gcide)
Definition: electrocution
electrocution
\electrocution\ n.
1. execution by electricity.
Note: Electrocution as a form of punishment for crime is
usually carried out while the victim is sitting in a
chair specially designed for the purpose, called an
electric chair, fitted with electrodes that contact the
head and limbs. To be executed in such a manner is
sometimes referred to in grim humor as to
ride the lightning
.
Syn: burning.
[WordNet 1.5 +PJC]
2. killing by electric shock.
[WordNet 1.5]
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