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STRAPADO

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There is 1 meaning of the word Strapado.

Strapado - as a noun

A form of torture in which the hands are tied behind a person's back and they are lifted off the ground by a rope tied to their wrists, then allowed to drop until their fall is checked with a jerk by the rope

Example Sentences

"The prisoner was subjected to a brutal strapado during interrogation."
"Historically, the strapado was a common form of torture."
"The victim's arms were tightly bound before the strapado was applied."
"Many found the strapado to be a particularly cruel and painful punishment."
"The executioner executed the strapado with precision and force."
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