Thumbscrew Definition & Meaning
thumbscrew
- noun
- instrument of torture that crushes the thumb
- screw designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers
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- What does thumbscrew mean?
- instrument of torture that crushes the thumb screw designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers
- What part of speech is thumbscrew?
- Thumbscrew is a noun.
- How many definitions does thumbscrew have?
- Thumbscrew has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).