electric chair
noun
Simple meaning
A chair-like device used for performing execution by electrocution.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ihlehktrihkchehrSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪˈlɛktɹɪkˈtʃɛɹ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A chair-like device used for performing execution by electrocution.
An instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person
wrestling
A transitional hold in which an attacking wrestler hoists an opponent up onto his/her shoulders so that they are both facing in the same direction.
informal
An electrically powered wheelchair.
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This meaning: A chair-like device used for performing execution by electrocution.
Used this way, electric chair is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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