hangman

• Nom désignant une personne dont le métier est d'exécuter les condamnés à mort par pendaison, ou un jeu de devinettes où les joueurs doivent trouver un mot avant qu'un bonhomme en bâtons ne soit entièrement dessiné.

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.

   Bourreau

   • 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.

   Synonymesexecutioner

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.

   Jeu du pendu

   • 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.