Garrotte

Alternative forms

• garotte
• garrote (US)

Origin

Borrowing from es garrote.

Full definition of garrotte

Noun

1. an iron collar formerly used in Spain to execute people by strangulation
2. something, especially a cord or wire used for strangulationThe mob boss was known for executing his enemies with a garrotte of piano wire.

Verb

1. (transitive) to execute by strangulation

Anagrams

• garotter