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garroter

 

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Noun garroter has 1 sense
  1. garroter, garrotter, strangler, throttler, choker - someone who kills by strangling
    --1 is a kind of killer, slayer
    Derived form: verb garrote1

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Garroter

Definition

A garroter is a noun that refers to a person who uses a garrote, a weapon consisting of a wire or cord intended for strangulation, to attack or kill someone.

Sense 1

Noun: A person who specializes in using a garrote as a weapon.

Example sentence: The notorious assassin was known as the best garroter in the criminal underworld.

Sense 2

Noun: A garrote wire used as a weapon for strangulation.

Example sentence: The detective found a concealed garroter in the suspect's bag, indicating his intentions to commit a violent crime.

Sense 3

Noun: A historical executioner who would perform public strangulations using a garrote.

Example sentence: The garroter executed the criminal in front of a large crowd as a form of public punishment.

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