(n) an instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person, Syn. death chair, chair, hot seat, Example:the murderer was sentenced to die in the chair
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
n. a device used for execution of criminals, consisting of a specially designed chair in which the victim is killed by passing a large current of electricity through the body. This method of killing is called electrocution. Syn. -- the chair, death chair, hot seat. [ PJC ]