| NOUN | artifact | thumbscrew | instrument of torture that crushes the thumb |
|---|---|---|---|
| artifact | thumbscrew | screw designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers |
| Meaning | instrument of torture that crushes the thumb. | |
|---|---|---|
| Broader | instrument of torture | An instrument of punishment designed and used to inflict torture on the condemned person |
| Spanish | empulgueras | |
| Meaning | screw designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers. | |
|---|---|---|
| Broader | screw | A fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head |
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