Garrotte

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

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

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

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

3.verbTo execute by strangulation.

4.verbTo suddenly render insensible by semi-strangulation, and then to rob.

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