What is the Meaning of Thumbscrew?

Meaning for word Thumbscrew is 'instrument of torture that crushes the thumb'.

Thumbscrew meaning & Thumbscrew definition in MeaningPedia

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Thumbscrew

Meaning 1 : instrument of torture that crushes the thumb

Meaning 2 : screw designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers

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