garotte

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Definition of garotte in English English dictionary

{i} implement used for garrotting such as a cord or wire

alternative spelling of garrotte

{f} choke to death, strangle

an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation

strangle with an iron collar; "people were garrotted during the Inquisition in Spain"

Related Terms

garrote

to kill using a garrote

garrote

to execute by strangulation

garrote

something, especially a cord or wire, used for strangulation

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

garrote

to execute by strangling

garrote

{i} death by strangulation; execution by strangulation

garrote

an iron collar formerly used in Spain to execute people by strangulation

garrote

an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation strangle with an iron collar; "people were garrotted during the Inquisition in Spain

garrote

an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation

garrote

{f} execute by strangulation; strangle to death and rob

garrote

A Spanish mode of execution by strangulation, with an iron collar affixed to a post and tightened by a screw until life become extinct; also, the instrument by means of which the punishment is inflicted

garrote

strangle with an iron collar; "people were garrotted during the Inquisition in Spain"

garrote

To strangle with the garrote; hence, to seize by the throat, from behind, with a view to strangle and rob

garrote

something, especially a cord or wire used for strangulation

Hyphenation

ga·rotte

Etymology

(noun.) 1622. Spanish garrote.

Tenses

garotting, garotted