death chamber

noun

The room in which capital punishment is carried out.

Meanings

noundeath chamber (plural death chambers)

plural death chambers

  1. The room in which capital punishment is carried out.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouninstrument of execution consisting of a sealed chamber into which poison gas is introduced; used to kill people or animals

Broader
instrument of execution
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