branks (5 synonym found)

Branks has 5 synonyms. The top synonyms for branks are treadmill, triangle, pillory, stocks, crank. Another word for branks is treadmill. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for branks?

A common synonym for branks is treadmill. Other synonyms include triangle, pillory, stocks, crank.

How many synonyms does branks have?

Branks has 5 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does branks mean?

(n): a punishment device, especially for scolding women, consisting of a cage to enclose the head, with a metal gag for the mouth Example: "1836: Plot, in his History of Staffordshire, describes the b

Definition of branks:

(n) : a punishment device, especially for scolding women, consisting of a cage to enclose the head, with a metal gag for the mouth
"1836: Plot, in his History of Staffordshire, describes the branks used at Newcastle-under-Lyme, and at Walsall, in the reign of James II. -- The Gentleman's Magazine, July 1836 p.98"
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Definition of branks:

(n) : a punishment device, especially for scolding women, consisting of a cage to enclose the head, with a metal gag for the mouth
"1836: Plot, in his History of Staffordshire, describes the branks used at Newcastle-under-Lyme, and at Walsall, in the reign of James II. -- The Gentleman's Magazine, July 1836 p.98"
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