garrote
An iron collar formerly used in Spain to execute people by strangulationAn iron collar formerly used in Spain to execute people by strangulation.
Meaning
2 senses(historical)An iron collar formerly used in Spain to execute people by strangulation.
Würgeisen
гарротаgarrota
Something, especially a cord or wire, used for strangulation.
The mob boss was known for having his enemies executed with a garrote of piano wire.
Garotte
гарротаgarrota
an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 2
Origin
From Spanish garrote. Doublet of garrot.From Spanish garrote. Doublet of garrot.
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