DEATH CHAIR
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Death Chair.
Death Chair - as a noun
An instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person
Example: "The murderer was sentenced to die in the chair"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chairelectric chairhot seatExample Sentences
"The death chair is commonly used in states that have the death penalty."
"Many controversial executions have taken place in the death chair."
"Before being executed, the inmate was strapped into the death chair."
"The death chair is often viewed as a symbol of capital punishment."
"Some argue that the death chair is a more humane method of execution."