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garrote Definition

gar·rote (gə rät, -rōt)

noun

    1. a method of execution, as formerly in Spain, with an iron collar tightened about the neck by a screw
    2. the iron collar so used
    1. a cord, thong, or length of wire for strangling a robbery victim, enemy sentry, etc. in a surprise attack
    2. a disabling by strangling in this way; strangulation

Etymology: Sp, orig., a stick used to wind a cord, prob. < OFr garrot, crossbow bolt, for earlier guaroc < garokier, to garrote < Frank *wrokkan, to twist < IE *werĝh-, to twist, choke < base *wer-, to turn > worm, wrench

transitive verb -·roted or -·rot·ted, -·rot·ing or -·rot·ting

  1. to execute or attack with a garrote or by strangling
  2. to disable by strangling, as in an attack for robbery

garrote Related Forms
gar·roter noun
garrote Synonyms

garrote

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