Plural of guillotine
regular plural
The plural of guillotine is guillotines.
Forms of guillotine
| Singular | guillotine /ˈɡɪlətiːn/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | guillotines |
| Countable | countable |
Meaning of guillotine
- noun A machine used for the application of capital punishment by decapitation, consisting of a tall upright frame from which is suspended a heavy diagonal-edged blade which is dropped onto the neck of the person to be executed; also, execution using this machine.
- noun A device used for cutting the pages of books, stacks of paper, etc., to straight edges, usually by means of a hinged or sliding blade attached to a flat platform.
- noun An instrument with a sliding blade for cutting the tonsils, uvula, or other body parts.
Questions about the plural of guillotine
- What is the plural of guillotine?
- The plural of guillotine is guillotines.
- Is guillotine countable?
- Guillotine is a countable noun.
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