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1. An instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person
   "the murderer was sentenced to die in the hot seat";
   - electric chair, chair, death chair
    
2. A difficult position where you are subjected to stress and criticism

Derived forms: hot seats

Type of: berth, billet, instrument of execution, office, place, position, post, situation, spot

Encyclopedia: Hot seat