Garrote n. : A Spanish mode of execution by strangulation, with an iron collar affixed to a post and tightened by a screw until life become extinct; also, the instrument by means of which the punishment is inflicted.

Garrote v. t. : To strangle with the garrote; hence, to seize by the throat, from behind, with a view to strangle and rob.

Example:
Where is the Garrote wire in the Godfather II?

Taxonomy
garrote, execution, Spain, civilian, 09-16, free encyclopedia, victims, in May, garroting, firing-squad, rope, garotte, fishing line, the death penalty, stick, abolished, neck, the Philippines.

Defination from the web:
garrote can be made out of many different materials, including ropes, tie wraps, fishing lines, nylon, and even guitar strings, telephone cord and piano wire. ... The spiked version, called the Catalan garrote, was used as late as 1940 (as well as being used by other Spanish ...