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beheading

/ˈbiːhɛdɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does beheading mean?

noun, verb

The act of cutting off someone's head, typically as a form of execution. To remove the head of something, such as a plant or a statue.

Example

"The beheading of King Charles I was a pivotal moment in English history."

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