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garrote.

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

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɡəˈɹɒt//ɡəˈɹoʊt/
  1. An iron collar formerly used in Spain to execute people by strangulation.

    historical
  2. 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.
Where this word comes from

From Spanish garrote. Doublet of garrot.

verb/ɡəˈɹɒt//ɡəˈɹoʊt/
  1. To execute by strangulation, to kill using a garrote.

    transitive
  2. To suddenly render insensible by semi-strangulation, and then to rob.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From Spanish garrote. Doublet of garrot.

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