strappado
A historical torture method where the victim is suspended by the arms, often with weights attached. Used in medieval contexts; not a modern term.
In medieval torture, the strappado was often used.
Standard kanji spelling for this historical torture method.
Variant spelling with simplified first kanji; less common but still encountered.
Compound of 吊るし (hanging) and 責め (torture, punishment). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it refers to a specific form of suspension torture known in Europe as the strappado.