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garrotte

garrotte

1 9.9
A tool that kills by tightening a cord or wire around the neck
  • noun
  • /ɡəˈrɑt/
  • Offensive
translation icon : garrote
  • The queen ultimately has no choice but to seek her consort's death in defense of the realm as well as of her own life; at Juana's command, her ladies-in-waiting garrotte Andres.

Examples

  • "Edward Garrotte."

    Replicant (2001)

  • The executioner used the garrotte to carry out the sentence of death.

  • I block the sword, and tie up your hands with the garrotte.

    Dual (2022)

  • Looks like he was choked with a garrotte.

    Kill Switch (2008)

  • During the investigation, they discovered that the victim had died by a garrotte.

  • The ancient manuscript detailed the use of a garrotte as a method of execution.

Synonyms

garrote
vsgarrotte
  • Offensive
5 9.9

A cord or wire used to kill someone by squeezing the neck

is identical in meaning but spelled alternatively
iron collar
vsgarrotte
  • NSFW
9.9

A metal band placed around the neck used to kill someone by choking

is a flexible cord or wire tightened to cause strangulation

Surface Forms

garrotte singular
garrottes plural

Etymology

Garrotte (noun) comes from the Spanish garrote, 'stick' or 'club', because early garrottes were simple sticks or collars used to tighten around a person's neck. That's why a garrotte is the device used for execution by strangling.