garrote vs put on the block

garrote

verb
  • to kill using a garrote 

  • to execute by strangulation 

noun
  • an iron collar formerly used in Spain to execute people by strangulation 

  • something, especially a cord or wire, used for strangulation 

put on the block

verb
  • To execute by beheading. 

  • To sell something. 

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