ETYM Spanish garrote, from garra claw, talon, of Celtic origin; cf. Armor. and W. gar leg, ham, shank. Related to Garrot stick, Garter.
An instrument for execution by strangulation; SYN. garotte, garrotte, iron collar.

ETYM French, from tourner to turn.
Device to stop bleeding, as a bandage twisted tight by a stick, etc.
An instrument for arresting hemorrhage. It consists essentially of a pad or compress upon which pressure is made by a band which is tightened by a screw or other means.

ETYM French, from tourner to turn.
Device to stop bleeding, as a bandage twisted tight by a stick, etc.
An instrument for arresting hemorrhage. It consists essentially of a pad or compress upon which pressure is made by a band which is tightened by a screw or other means.