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Meaning of garrotte

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

garrotte

noun

Definitions

  1. A cord, wire or similar used for strangulation.

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

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

verb

Definitions

  1. To execute by strangulation.

  2. To suddenly render insensible by semi-strangulation, and then to rob.