hangman

• Substantiv, das entweder eine Person bezeichnet, deren Beruf es ist, Todesurteile durch Erhängen zu vollstrecken, oder ein Wortratespiel, bei dem die Spieler ein Wort erraten müssen, bevor eine Strichfigur vollständig gezeichnet ist.

A noun referring to a person whose job is to execute condemned prisoners by hanging, or a word-guessing game where players try to guess a word before a stick figure is fully drawn.

1. ExecutionerB2formal

   A person whose job is to execute someone by hanging.

   Henker

   • The hangman prepared the noose for the condemned prisoner.
   • In medieval times, the hangman was a feared figure.
   • The role of the hangman was often hereditary.

   Synonymeexecutioner

2. Word gameA2informal

   A classic word-guessing game where players try to guess a word letter by letter, with each wrong guess adding a part to a drawing of a hanged figure.

   Galgenmännchen

   • The children played hangman during the long car ride.
   • We used to play hangman on the blackboard in school.
   • Hangman is a fun way to practice spelling.