garrote

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English

Pronunciation

IPA /ɡəˈɹoʊt/

Noun

garrote noun

An iron collar formerly used in Spain to execute people by strangulation
Something, especially a cord or wire, used for strangulation“The mob boss was known for having his enemies executed with a garrote of piano wire.”

Verb

garrote verb

To execute by strangulation
To kill using a garrote

Related terms

Synonyms

garotte garrotte iron collar cangue spancel halter yoke collar hempen collar strappado catchpole jougs bilboes hempen cravat fiador latigo

Associated

fencing wire knife execution martial neck weapon involves del spanish agent spain

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