1. devices used for strangling, typically consisting of a cord or wire with handles

1. strangles someone using a garrotte or similar device

Examples

• The detective found evidence of garrottes at the crime scene.
• Historical accounts describe the use of garrottes as execution devices.
• The assassin garrottes his victims silently.
• She garrottes the mannequin during the self-defense demonstration.
• The museum displayed ancient garrottes used in medieval times.
• The killer garrottes his target from behind.
• Police recovered several garrottes from the suspect’s home.