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gar|rote «guh ROT, -ROHT», noun, verb, -rot|ed, -rot|ing.

1. a method of executing a person by strangling him with an iron collar. The collar is fastened to a post and tightened by a screw.

2. the iron collar used for this.

3. strangulation, especially in order to rob.

4. any device used to strangle.

1. to execute by garrong.

2. to strangle and rob; strangle. SYNONYM(S): throttle. Also, garotte.

╂[< Spanish garrote stick for twisting cord]

–gar|rot´er, noun.