iron collar

/ˌaɪərn ˌkɑlər/
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Other forms: iron collars

Definitions of iron collar
  1. noun
    an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation
    synonyms: garotte, garrote, garrotte
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    type of:
    instrument of execution
    an instrument designed and used to take the life of a condemned person
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