What is "garrotes"

Usage examples of "garrotes".

Lyons delved into the smaller implements of war—HE and stun grenades, garrotes, additional magazines for the Colts and Ingrams, three Startron nightscopes.

Just like a machine, six of my men came up behind six of theirs and slipped garrotes over their heads.

Those boys went out with six garrotes each, and they all complained later that they could have used more.

I tried not to think about garrotes, head wounds, blasted kneecaps, the penetrating power of ice picks-any one of a number of assaults not covered by the oversize bib I wore.

Each brandished a weapon, razor-sharp measuring tapes, garrotes of plastic thread, or foot-long needles.

The knives, daggers, bayonets, throwing stars, garrotes, razor-edged belt buckles—all melted down.

He pulled a pair of garrotes from his pouch, handing one to Ahira, hefting the other himself.