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Meaning of short drop | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A technique for execution by hanging, according to which the condemned stands on a raised support such as a stool or ladder, with the noose around the neck, and the support is then moved away.

UK, historical

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

short e short end of the stick short ess short exact sequence short eyes short filename

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