Garrotte (Noun)
Meaning
An instrument of execution for execution by strangulation.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The garrotte was the primary method of execution in Spain for nearly two centuries, resulting in the deaths of thousands of people.
- Historians believe that the use of the garrotte as an instrument of execution dates back to the 15th century in Europe.
- During the Spanish Inquisition, many accused heretics were put to death using the garrotte, often in public executions.
- In some countries, the garrotte was considered a more humane method of execution than hanging, as it was thought to cause less suffering.
- The use of the garrotte as an instrument of execution was eventually phased out in many countries in favor of more modern methods.