Garotte: meaning, definitions and examples
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garotte
[ gษหrษt ]
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:
๐ต๐น garrote
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Garotte
๐ฎ๐ฉ garrote
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะฐัะพัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ garrote
๐ฏ๐ต ใฌใญใใ
๐ซ๐ท garrotte
๐ช๐ธ garrote
๐น๐ท garrot
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋กฏ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุงุฑูุช
๐จ๐ฟ garrot
๐ธ๐ฐ garrot
๐จ๐ณ ็ป็ดข
๐ธ๐ฎ garrote
๐ฎ๐ธ garotte
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะฐัะพัะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ garrot
๐ฒ๐ฝ garrote
Etymology
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.
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