It had taken all his strength to keep her pinned down and let the garrote do its job.
The last execution by garrote was José Luis Cerveto in October 1977.
This spiked version is known as the Catalan garrote.
The garrote is a device that strangles a person to death.
Last Incan emperor of Peru (525-533). He was captured by the Spaniards, convicted of plotting against Pizarro, and executed by garrote despite his agreement to a vast ransom.
A translucent garrote forms between your hands as you snare a foe to use as your shield.