noun
Definition: A tool or method used to strangle someone, often made of a cord or wire, and historically associated with execution practices.
Example: The detective found a garrote at the crime scene, which suggested foul play.
transitive verb
Definition: To kill someone by strangling them with a cord or wire, often used as a method of execution or murder.
Example: The criminal was found guilty of attempting to garrote his victim in a dark alley.