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garotte

 

[ gษ™หˆrษ’t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

method of killing

A garotte is a method of strangulation used to execute prisoners or assassinate individuals. It typically involves a wire or cord applied around the neck to cut off blood flow and suffocate the victim. The term originates from the Spanish word 'garrote', which refers to both the instrument and the action.

Synonyms

choke, strangulation, suffocation

Examples of usage

  • The assassin used a garotte to avoid making noise.
  • In history, garottes were used in executions.
  • He was found dead, a victim of a garotte.
  • The films often depict garottes as a stealthy murder weapon.

Translations

Translations of the word "garotte" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น garrote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅˆเคฐเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Garotte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ garrote

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐั€ะพั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ garrote

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฌใƒญใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท garrotte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ garrote

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท garrot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋กฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุงุฑูˆุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ garrot

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ garrot

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปž็ดข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ garrote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ garotte

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะฐั€ะพั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ garrot

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ garrote

Word origin

The word 'garotte' has origins in the Spanish term 'garrote', which refers to a type of killing device or method of execution. In Spain, this method dates back to the late 18th century, where a wooden or metal rod was used to strangle the victim. The use of the term expanded in the 19th century when it began to denote not just the specific implement but also the technique of execution itself. As a form of capital punishment, it became known for its silent and often brutal nature, becoming associated with the concept of stealthy killings in popular culture. Over time, its use has diminished in legal contexts but has persisted in fictional portrayals, reflecting its notorious reputation.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,374, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.