Garrotte definition

An iron collar formerly used in Spain to execute people by strangulation.

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Something, especially a cord or wire used for strangulation.

The mob boss was known for executing his enemies with a garrotte of piano wire.

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To execute by strangulation.

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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:

garrotte

Plural:

garrottes

Origin of garrotte

Borrowing from Spanish garrote.

From Wiktionary