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garrote

/ɡəˈɹɒt/

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What does garrote mean?

noun

  1. Something, especially a cord or wire, used for strangulation.

verb

  1. To execute by strangulation, to kill using a garrote.
  2. To suddenly render insensible by semi-strangulation, and then to rob.
More meanings (1)

noun

  1. (historical) An iron collar formerly used in Spain to execute people by strangulation.

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IPA pronunciation

/ɡəˈɹɒt/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/ɡəˈɹoʊt/

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