bilboes

bilboes (bil-bohz). Hist.

1. A device for punishment at sea consisting of a board with holes that secure an offender’s hands and feet. Cf. STOCKS.

2. An iron bar with sliding shackles for confining the ankles of prisoners, esp. on shipboard.

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词条贡献者

资深译员David，毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译有关汽车业的法律文件。