Garrote \Gar*rote"\, n. [Sp. garrote, from garra claw, talon, of Celtic origin; cf. Armor. & W. gar leg, ham, shank. Cf. {Garrot} stick, {Garter}.] A Spanish mode of execution by strangulation, with an iron collar affixed to a post and tightened by a screw until life become extinct.
2. The instrument by means of which the garrote[1] is inflicted.
Syn: garrote, garotte, iron collar. [1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5]
3. Hence: A short length of rope or other instrument used to strangle a person. [PJC]
Garrote \Gar*rote"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Garroted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Garroting}.] To strangle with the garrote; hence, to seize by the throat, from behind, with a view to strangle and rob.