garrote

Plural: garrotes

Noun

an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation
An iron collar formerly used in Spain to execute people by strangulation.
Something, especially a cord or wire, used for strangulation.

Verb

Verb Forms: garroted, garroting, garrotes

To execute by strangulation, typically with a device.
strangle with an iron collar
To execute by strangulation, to kill using a garrote.
To suddenly render insensible by semi-strangulation, and then to rob.

Examples

He managed to GARROTE his opponent’s winning chances with a perfectly placed block.
The mob boss was known for having his enemies executed with a garrote of piano wire.

Origin / Etymology

From Spanish garrote. Doublet of garrot.

Synonyms

garotte, garrotte, iron collar, scrag

Scrabble Score: 8

garrote: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
garrote: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
garrote: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

garrote: valid Words With Friends Word