gantlope

/ˈɡæntlɔʊp/

Definitions

1. noun

A sloping, narrow passage, especially one leading to a place of execution, such as the gallows.

“In the film, the character walked down the gantlope to face his executioner.”

Synonyms

  • narrow path
  • sloping passage

Antonyms

  • safe passage
  • wide path