garrote

• Существительное, обозначающее оружие или устройство для удушения, обычно состоящее из шнура или проволоки с ручками, или сам акт удушения с помощью такого устройства.

A noun referring to a weapon or device used for strangulation, typically consisting of a cord or wire with handles, or the act of strangling someone with such a device.

1. Strangling deviceC2formal

   A weapon or device used for strangulation, typically consisting of a cord, wire, or chain with handles at each end.

   Удушающее устройство

   • The assassin used a garrote to silently eliminate his target.
   • Historical executioners sometimes employed a garrote for capital punishment.
   • The detective found a garrote hidden in the suspect's bag.

• Глагол, означающий душить или убивать кого-либо с помощью гарроты (проволоки или шнура), часто ассоциирующийся с казнью или убийством.

A verb meaning to strangle or kill someone by using a garrote (a wire or cord), often associated with execution or assassination.

1. Strangle with a wire or cordC2formal

   To kill someone by strangulation, typically using a wire, cord, or similar instrument.

   Удушить проволокой или шнуром

   • The assassin garroted the guard silently from behind.
   • In the crime novel, the victim was garroted with a piano wire.
   • Historical accounts describe how prisoners were garroted during executions.

   Synonymsbowstringchokestranglestrangulatethrottle