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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

beheadings

/ˈbiːhɛdɪŋz/ noun · British & US
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What does beheadings mean?

noun

The act of cutting off someone's head, typically as a form of execution or punishment. Beheadings can also refer to the removal of a person's head in a figurative sense, such as in a game or a competition.

Example

"The beheadings of the royal family were a dark chapter in the country's history."

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