gallows

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A wooden framework on which persons are executed by hanging.
2. 2
   A wretch who deserves to be hanged.
3. 3
   The rest for the tympan when raised.
4. 4
   Suspenders; braces.
5. 5
   Any contrivance with posts and crossbeam for suspending objects.
6. 6
   The main frame of a beam engine.

Adverb

1. 1
   Utterly; very.

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of gallow

Proper noun

1. 1
   plural of Gallow