HyperDic: thumbscrew

English > 2 senses of the word thumbscrew:
NOUNartifactthumbscrewinstrument of torture that crushes the thumb
artifactthumbscrewscrew designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers
English > thumbscrew: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaninginstrument of torture that crushes the thumb.
Broaderinstrument of tortureAn instrument of punishment designed and used to inflict torture on the condemned person
Spanishempulgueras
English > thumbscrew: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaningscrew designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers.
BroaderscrewA fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head

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