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English noun: instrument of torture

1. instrument of torture (artifact) an instrument of punishment designed and used to inflict torture on the condemned person


Broader (hypernym)instrument of punishment


Narrower (hyponym)boot, iron boot, iron heel, iron maiden, rack, the boot, thumbscrew, wheel









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