Definitions

1. noun

A type of hanging, often used as a form of capital punishment.

“The government was criticized for using garotes to execute prisoners without a fair trial.”

2. noun

A noose or a rope used for hanging.

“The police found a garote near the crime scene, which was likely used by the perpetrator.”

3. noun

A type of strangulation device, often used in martial arts.

“The martial artist used a garote to immobilize his opponent.”