thumbscrews 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. Bloody Mary was renowned for torturing Protestants, and "silver bells" was a nickname for the thumbscrews, while "Cockleshells" were believed …
2. Page 22: Attachv Elements TTACH LEMENTS Attach the V elements and tighten the thumbscrews through the boom The Model 3140B is now ready for mounting to a tripod or mast