Definitions for garrote
gəˈrɒt, -ˈroʊtgar·rote

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. garrote, garotte, garrotte, iron collarverb

   an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation

2. garrote, garrotte, garotte, scragverb

   strangle with an iron collar

   "people were garrotted during the Inquisition in Spain"

GCIDERate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Garrotenoun

   Hence: A short length of rope or other instrument used to strangle a person.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. garrotenoun

   an iron collar formerly used in Spain to execute people by strangulation

2. garrotenoun

   to execute by strangulation

3. garrotenoun

   to kill using a garrote

   The mob boss was known for having his enemies executed with a garrote of piano wire.

4. garrotenoun

   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.

5. Etymology: From garrote

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Garrote

   A garrote or garrote vil (a Spanish word; alternative spellings include garotte and similar variants) is a weapon, usually a handheld ligature of chain, rope, scarf, wire or fishing line, used to strangle a person.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. garrote

   A garrote is a weapon, typically a handheld wire or cord, used to strangle or strangle a person. Historically, it was also a method of execution where the condemned person was killed by strangulation with a wire or thick cord tightened by a mechanical device. The term can also refer to this act or method of strangulation or execution.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Garrotenoun

   a Spanish mode of execution by strangulation, with an iron collar affixed to a post and tightened by a screw until life become extinct; also, the instrument by means of which the punishment is inflicted

2. Garroteverb

   to strangle with the garrote; hence, to seize by the throat, from behind, with a view to strangle and rob

3. Etymology: [Sp. garrote, from garra claw, talon, of Celtic origin; cf. Armor. & W. gar leg, ham, shank. Cf. Garrot stick, Garter.]

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1. Garrote

   A garrote or garrote vil is a weapon, most often referring to a handheld ligature of chain, rope, scarf, wire or fishing line used to strangle a person.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. GARROTE

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Garrote is ranked #118185 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Garrote surname appeared 147 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Garrote.
   
   68.7% or 101 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   15.6% or 23 total occurrences were White.
   15.6% or 23 total occurrences were Asian.

How to pronounce garrote?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say garrote in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of garrote in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of garrote in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of garrote in a Sentence

1. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez:

   I hope that the U.S. government understands that it can't handle Cuba with a carrot and Venezuela with a garrote.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=garrote
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=garrote
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Garrote
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garrote
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garrote
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=garrote
8. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html