No. 7,642 in German
guillotine
A device used for execution by beheading, consisting of a heavy blade that drops vertically.
In a sentence
Die Guillotine wurde während der französischen Revolution häufig verwendet.
The guillotine was frequently used during the French Revolution.
Here, 'Guillotine' is used as a historical object, specifically a machine used for execution by decapitation.
Der Henker überprüfte die Schärfe der Guillotine, bevor die Hinrichtung begann.
The executioner checked the sharpness of the guillotine before the execution began.
In this example, 'Guillotine' refers again to the execution device, emphasizing its operational aspect within historical context.
In der modernen Medizin wird manchmal der Begriff 'Guillotine' metaphorisch verwendet, um ein schnelles und präzises Schneidverfahren zu beschreiben.
In modern medicine, the term 'guillotine' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a quick and precise cutting method.
Here, 'Guillotine' is employed metaphorically, drawing from the concept of precision and effectiveness derived from the historical device.
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