单词 | garrotte |
释义 | Word Frequency garrotte or garrote or garotte (ɡəˈrɒt) noun 1. a Spanish method of execution by strangulation or by breaking the neck 2. the device, usually an iron collar, used in such executions 3. obsolete strangulation of one's victim while committing robbery verb (transitive) 4. to execute by means of the garrotte 5. to strangle, esp in order to commit robbery Derived forms garrotter (garˈrotter) or garroter (garˈroter) or garotter (gaˈrotter) noun Word origin C17: from Spanish garrote, perhaps from Old French garrot cudgel; of obscure origin |
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