garrote

Definition of Garrote in English :

an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation

strangle with an iron collar

Example Sentences:
'people were garrotted during the Inquisition in Spain'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Garrote

noun

1.

a.

a method of execution, as formerly in Spain, with an iron collar tightened about the neck by a screw

b.

the iron collar so used

2.

a.

a cord, thong, or length of wire for strangling a robbery victim, enemy sentry, etc. in a surprise attack

b.

a disabling by strangling in this way; strangulation

verb transitiveWord forms: garˈroted or garˈrotted, garˈroting or garˈrotting

3.

to execute or attack with a garrote or by strangling

4.

to disable by strangling, as in an attack for robbery

n.

1.

a. A method of execution formerly practiced in Spain, in which a tightened iron collar is used to strangle or break the neck of a condemned person.

b. The iron collar used for such an execution.

2.

a. Strangulation, especially in order to rob.

b. A cord or wire used for strangling.

tr.v. gar·rot·ed, gar·rot·ing, gar·rotesor gar·rot·ted , gar·rot·ting , gar·rottes

1. To execute by garrote.

2. To strangle in order to rob.