thumbscrew|thumbscrews in English

noun

screw which may be screwed in with fingers; torture device

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1. DiagnostixTM Aneroids Pocket, Palm, Clock Type Inflate the cuff Close the Adflow valve by turning thumbscrew clockwise

2. Bloody Mary was renowned for torturing Protestants, and "silver bells" was a nickname for the thumbscrews, while "Cockleshells" were believed …

3. 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.

4. 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