'Garrote' definitions:

Definition of 'garrote'

From: WordNet
noun
An instrument of execution for execution by strangulation [syn: garrote, garotte, garrotte, iron collar]
verb
Strangle with an iron collar; "people were garrotted during the Inquisition in Spain" [syn: garrote, garrotte, garotte, scrag]

Definition of 'Garrote'

From: GCIDE
  • Garrote \Gar*rote"\, n. [Sp. garrote, from garra claw, talon, of Celtic origin; cf. Armor. & W. gar leg, ham, shank. Cf. Garrot stick, Garter.] A Spanish mode of execution by strangulation, with an iron collar affixed to a post and tightened by a screw until life become extinct. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The instrument by means of which the garrote[1] is inflicted.
  • Syn: garrote, garotte, iron collar. [1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5]
  • 3. Hence: A short length of rope or other instrument used to strangle a person. [PJC]

Definition of 'Garrote'

From: GCIDE
  • Garrote \Gar*rote"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Garroted; p. pr. & vb. n. Garroting.] To strangle with the garrote; hence, to seize by the throat, from behind, with a view to strangle and rob. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'garrote'

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