I. ˈstraŋgyəˌlāt, -aiŋ-, usu -ād.+V verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin strangulatus, past participle of strangulare to strangle
transitive verb
: strangle , constrict
intransitive verb
: to become constricted so as to stop circulation
the hernia will strangulate and become painful
II. -_lə̇t, -ˌlāt, usu -d.+V adjective
Etymology: Latin strangulatus
: strongly constricted as though compressed by bands
the strangulate petiole of an ant or wasp