What is "garrotting"

Usage examples of "garrotting".

There's other times and other places that would properly appreciate two pair of dab hands with the garrotting wire and the boning knife.

Apparently it was not understood that in most cases of garrotting, the ligature - in this case a cord - is pulled tightly around the neck and compresses the carotid arteries or jugular veins, cutting off the blood supply to the brain.

This epidemic of garrotting must receive the prompt attention of authorities in the near future.

Reed said as he tripped over the corner of the bed and floundered into the closet, nearly garrotting himself on a wire hanger before he hit the wall and slithered to the floor.