Garotte
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noun.
Alternative spelling of
garrotte
.
verb.
Alternative spelling of
garrotte
.
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noun.
an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation
verb.
strangle with an iron collar
Word Usage
"It would be difficult to legally distinguish a jump rope from a garotte ...."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
instrument of execution
strangle
strangulate
throttle
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
Guernsey
boarhound
brightwork
cablestrung
casters
verb-form
garotting