garrote (n.)

  1. an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation

    [ Syn: garotte , garrotte , iron collar ]

    garrote (v.)

  1. strangle with an iron collar; people were garrotted during the Inquisition in Spain

    [ Syn: garrotte , garotte , scrag ]

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