Looking for the meaning of the word ELECTROCUTING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ELECTROCUTING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Electrocute
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late 19th century (first used with reference to execution in the electric chair): from electro-, on the pattern of execute
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪˈlɛktrəkjuːt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
injure or kill (someone) by electric shock
Short Definition:injure or kill someone by electric shock
Examples:- a man was electrocuted on the rail track
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