Garrot
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡæɹət/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Garrot is a noun meaning A stick or small wooden cylinder used for tightening a bandage, in order to compress the arteries of a limb.
Meaning
A stick or small wooden cylinder used for tightening a bandage, in order to compress the arteries of a limb.
More Meanings
- (Caribbean, derogatory) An Antiguan.
- A seaduck of the genus Bucephala; a goldeneye.
- Alternative form of garrote.
Example Sentences
The Army doctor used a garrot to stop the bleeding from the injured soldier's wound.
Word Forms
- garrots
- garroting
- garroted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stick, gunstick, tenaculum, snugger, bloodstick, thumbscrew.
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