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Word: Thumbscrew
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈθʌmskruː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an instrument of torture for crushing the thumbs.
Short Definition:instrument of torture for crushing thumbs
Definition:
a screw with a protruding winged or flattened head for turning with the thumb and forefinger.
Short Definition:screw with protruding winged or flattened head for turning with thumb and forefinger
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