Headsman: meaning, definitions and examples

executioner

A headsman is an official executioner who is responsible for carrying out the death penalty by decapitation.

beheader, executioner, hangman

Examples of usage

• The headsman was tasked with executing the condemned prisoners.

• The headsman's identity was often concealed to protect him from retaliation.

• The headsman's axe was sharp and well-maintained.

• The headsman's role was crucial in maintaining order in the kingdom.

• The headsman's job was not for the faint-hearted.