falanga
USfɔ'lɔŋgə
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Derived from the Greek word 'phalanx', meaning a line of soldiers.
مثال
- Falanga was a common form of punishment in some cultures.
- The prisoner was subjected to falanga.
- Human rights organizations condemn the use of falanga.
ترکیبهای رایج
Subjected to falanga Use of falanga Condemn falanga Falanga punishment
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a form of torture in which the soles of the feet are beaten with whips or cudgels