hangman

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, чья работа заключается в приведении в исполнение смертных приговоров через повешение, или игру в угадывание слов, где игроки пытаются угадать слово до того, как будет полностью нарисована палочная фигура.

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.

   Палач

   • 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.

   Синонимыexecutioner

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.

   Виселица

   • 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.