Associations to the word «Thumbscrew»
Wiktionary
THUMBSCREW, noun. A screw that can be turned with the thumb and fingers
THUMBSCREW, noun. An instrument of torture used to crush the fingers
Dictionary definition
THUMBSCREW, noun. Instrument of torture that crushes the thumb.
THUMBSCREW, noun. Screw designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers.
Wise words
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