How Do You Spell GARROTES?

Pronunciation: [ɡɐɹˈɒts] (IPA)

Garrotes is a plural form of garrote, which refers to a method of execution or strangulation. The word is pronounced as /ɡəˈrəʊts/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The spelling of garrotes follows the English language rule of adding -es to pluralize words that end in -o, such as mosquito to mosquitoes. Despite its gruesome connotation, garrotes is an important lexicon in history and literature. It is commonly used in popular culture to depict medieval executions and as a plot device in crime novels.

GARROTES Meaning and Definition

  1. Garrotes, also known as garrots, are a type of choking or strangulation weapon utilized in acts of violence. This term can refer to both the weapon itself and the act of strangulating someone with it.

    As a weapon, a garrote typically consists of a cord, rope, wire, or similar material that is tightened around someone's neck to restrict airflow and cause asphyxiation. It may also include handles, pads, or other components to facilitate the gripping and application of pressure. Historically, garrotes were often made of metal, such as iron or brass, and could be a simple handheld device or a more complex contraption.

    The act of garroting involves using such a weapon to forcefully strangle and kill someone. It is a brutal and often clandestine method of execution or assassination. Throughout history, garroting has been used by various individuals and groups for various purposes, including criminal activities, political executions, and acts of torture.

    While garrotes are primarily associated with violence and criminal activities, the term can also be used metaphorically or figuratively to describe situations in which someone or something is being forcefully or unfairly restricted, oppressed, or silenced. In a broader sense, it can represent a form of coercion or control that suppresses individual freedoms or expression.

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Etymology of GARROTES

The word "garrotes" has its etymology from the Spanish language. It is derived from the Old Spanish word "garrote", which originally referred to a club or cudgel used as a weapon. Over time, the term "garrote" became associated with the act of strangulation and execution, specifically through the use of a device known as the "garrote vil" in Spain. This device was a wooden collar or iron collar that was tightened around a person's neck until death occurred. The word "garrotes" is the plural form of "garrote" and is commonly used to refer to these devices or to strangulation methods in general.

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Conjugate verb Garrotes

CONDITIONAL

I would garrote
we would garrote
you would garrote
he/she/it would garrote
they would garrote

FUTURE

I will garrote
we will garrote
you will garrote
he/she/it will garrote
they will garrote

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have garroted
we will have garroted
you will have garroted
he/she/it will have garroted
they will have garroted

PAST

I garroted
we garroted
you garroted
he/she/it garroted
they garroted

PAST PERFECT

I had garroted
we had garroted
you had garroted
he/she/it had garroted
they had garroted

PRESENT

I garrote
we garrote
you garrote
he/she/it garrotes
they garrote

PRESENT PERFECT

I have garroted
we have garroted
you have garroted
he/she/it has garroted
they have garroted
I am garroting
we are garroting
you are garroting
he/she/it is garroting
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I was garroting
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I will be garroting
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I would be garroting
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