schavotpaal

Definitions of schavotpaal
  1. noun
    post formerly used in public to which offenders are tied to be whipped
    synonyms: folterpaal, geselpaal, martelpaal
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    type of:
    paal
    an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position
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