What is another word for gibbets?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɪbɪts] (IPA) 
Gibbets, also known as gallows, are structures used for public executions. However, there are several synonyms for this term depending on the type and context of the execution. One such term is scaffold, which is often used in reference to a wooden platform used for hangings. Another is the guillotine, a device used for quick and efficient beheadings. In some cases, the term gibbet can be used interchangeably with a noose, which is a loop of rope used for hanging. Other possible synonyms include the stake, the rack, the wheel, and the pillory, all of which were used historically in various modes of public punishment and execution.
