Usually means: Strangling device used for execution.
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noun:  Alternative spelling of garrote [(historical) An iron collar formerly used in Spain to execute people by strangulation.]
verb:  Alternative spelling of garrote [(transitive) To execute by strangulation, to kill using a garrote.]

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