thumbscrew in English
noun
1
a screw with a protruding winged or flattened head for turning with the thumb and forefinger.
As we can see from the rear shot, these panels are removed via thumbscrews and Phillips screws.
2
an instrument of torture for crushing the thumbs.
The other mutineers, after torture with thumbscrews , were whipped and had ashes, salt and pepper rubbed into their wounds.
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1. DiagnostixTM Aneroids Pocket, Palm, Clock Type Inflate the cuff Close the Adflow valve by turning thumbscrew clockwise
2. CHILDREN OF THE WHIRLWIND LEROY SCOTT Sowles looked fully capable of loosing a full-fledged Inquisition, complete with rack and thumbscrew, at Cam's well-Barbered head.