bowstring vs garrotte

bowstring

verb
  • To strangle with a bowstring. 

noun
  • The string of an archer's bow. 

  • The string of an archer's bow, as used by the Turks for strangling offenders. 

garrotte

verb
  • To execute by strangulation. 

  • To suddenly render insensible by semi-strangulation, and then to rob. 

noun
  • A cord, wire or similar used for strangulation. 

  • An iron collar formerly used in Spain to execute people by strangulation. 

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