"Strappado" is a word in ENGLISH

strappado ENGLISH
Definition:

A military punishment formerly practiced, which
consisted in drawing an offender to the top of a beam and letting him
fall to the length of the rope, by which means a limb was often
dislocated.

strappado ENGLISH
Definition:

To punish or torture by the strappado.

Few words of positivity

for though life can have its unspeakable tragedies, there is simply too much joy out there for those who'd seek it.

P.S. Clinen, The Will of the Wisp

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academy ENGLISH

A school or place of training in which some special art is taught; as, the military academy at West Point; …

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accoutre ENGLISH

To furnish with dress, or equipments, esp. those for military service; to equip; to attire; to array.

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aiguillette ENGLISH

One of the ornamental tags, cords, or loops on some military and naval uniforms.

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alarm ENGLISH

Sudden surprise with fear or terror excited by apprehension of danger; in the military use, commonly, sudden apprehension of being …

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Alarm List LAW AND LEGAL

The list of persons liable to military watches, who were at the same

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althorn ENGLISH

An instrument of the saxhorn family, used exclusively in military music, often replacing the French horn.

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alto HILIGAYNON

álto - (Sp. alto) Stop! Halt! A military term.

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ammunition ENGLISH

Military stores, or provisions of all kinds for attack or defense.

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Ancipitis Usus LAW AND LEGAL

Lat. In internatlon-al law. of doubtful use; the use of whlch Is doubtful; that may be used for a clvil …

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aparejo ENGLISH

A kind of pack saddle used in the American military service and among the Spanish Americans. It is made of …

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appointment ENGLISH

Equipment, furniture, as for a ship or an army; whatever is appointed for use and management; outfit; (pl.) the accouterments …

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approach ENGLISH

The advanced works, trenches, or covered roads made by besiegers in their advances toward a fortress or military post.

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arm ENGLISH

A branch of the military service; as, the cavalry arm was made efficient.

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arms ENGLISH

The deeds or exploits of war; military service or science.

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Army LAW AND LEGAL

The armed forces of a nation in-tended for military service on lnnd

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arsenal ENGLISH

A public establishment for the storage, or for the manufacture and storage, of arms and all military equipments, whether for …

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Arsenals LAW AND LEGAL

Store-houses for arms; dock-yards, magazines, and other military stores

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artificer ENGLISH

A military mechanic, as a blacksmith, carpenter, etc.; also, one who prepares the shells, fuses, grenades, etc., in a military …

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authority ENGLISH

Government; the persons or the body exercising power or command; as, the local authorities of the States; the military authorities.

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ballista ENGLISH

An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.

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