Garrote | n. [ Sp. garrote, from garra claw, talon, of Celtic origin; cf. Armor. & W. gar leg, ham, shank. Cf. Garrot stick, Garter. ] A Spanish mode of execution by strangulation, with an iron collar affixed to a post and tightened by a screw until life become extinct. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. The instrument by means of which the garrote{ 1 } is inflicted. Syn. -- garrote, garotte, iron collar. [ 1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5 ] 3. Hence: A short length of rope or other instrument used to strangle a person. [ PJC ] |