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English noun: thumbscrew

1. thumbscrew (artifact) instrument of torture that crushes the thumb


Broader (hypernym)instrument of torture

2. thumbscrew (artifact) screw designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers


Broader (hypernym)screw









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