garrotte

• Substantivo que designa um instrumento ou dispositivo usado para executar alguém por estrangulamento, geralmente uma corda, faixa ou arame apertado ao redor do pescoço. Também pode se referir ao próprio ato de estrangular ou matar dessa forma.

A noun referring to an instrument or device used for execution by strangulation.

1. Execution deviceC1formal

   A device used for execution by strangulation, typically consisting of a cord or wire tightened around the neck.

   Garrote

   • The prisoner was executed using a garrotte.
   • Historical accounts describe the garrotte as a brutal method of capital punishment.
   • The garrotte was used in some countries until the 20th century.