Guillotine Definition

guillotine
noun
  1. closure imposed on the debate of specific sections of a bill
  2. instrument of execution that consists of a weighted blade between two vertical poles; used for beheading people
verb
  1. kill by cutting the head off with a guillotine; "The French guillotined many Vietnamese while they occupied the country"

"Guillotine" in song lyrics

See how guillotine is used in real songs:

  • "Aiyo, my mind is killing machine that flows like a guillotine"
    9th Prince f/ Tommy Whispers — Ain't Promised Tomorrow
  • "The replican, the guillotine"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — Birds With No Wings
  • "Drank the emotion potion hoping to avoid this guillotine"
    Anubis5 — Cranberry Gingerale

Usage tips for "guillotine"

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