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The correct spelling is garrotte.
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noun
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The correct spelling is garrotte. A cord, wire or similar used for strangulation. For example: "The mob boss was known for executing his enemies with a garrotte of piano wire."
Usage Examples
“The mob boss was known for executing his enemies with a garrotte of piano wire.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A cord, wire or similar used for strangulation.
- 2.An iron collar formerly used in Spain to execute people by strangulation.
verb
- 1.To execute by strangulation.
- 2.To suddenly render insensible by semi-strangulation, and then to rob.
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