garrote
or ga·rote, ga·rotte, gar·rotte
a method of capital punishment of Spanish origin in which an iron collar is tightened around a condemned person's neck until death occurs by strangulation or by injury to the spinal column at the base of the brain.
the collarlike instrument used for this method of execution.
strangulation or throttling, especially in the course of a robbery.
an instrument, usually a cord or wire with handles attached at the ends, used for strangling a victim.
to execute by the garrote.
to strangle or throttle, especially in the course of a robbery.
Origin of garrote
1Other words from garrote
- gar·rot·er, noun
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How to use garrote in a sentence
Mackenzie writhed and struggled, groping on the floor for something to strike Carlson with and break his garroting grip.
The Flockmaster of Poison Creek | George W. OgdenI had an opportunity to observe all the methods of the most celebrated garroting maestro and stilletto virtuoso.
Remarks | Bill NyeTo the question about having assisted in garroting Squire Brooks, he first said, I didnt do it.
"Well, wait until your trusty right hand is healed before you try garroting anybody," she suggested dryly.
The Pride of Palomar | Peter B. KyneIn Boston garroting was common, and was only checked by Judge Russell sentencing all such subjects to the full extent of the law.
Homo-culture | Martin Luther Holbrook
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