What does garrote mean?
noun
A cord or wire used for strangling, or a method of strangulation by tightening a cord or wire around the neck. A garrote can also refer to a device used to strangle or kill.
Example
"The detective suspected that the murder was committed using a garrote, a common method in the 19th century."
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