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Definition of thumbscrews:
(n) :
A screw that is designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers, thus requiring no screwdriver or spanner (wrench).
(n) :
An instrument of torture used to crush the fingers.
(n) :
(figuratively) A weakness that can be taken advantage of.
Definition of thumbscrews:
(n) :
A screw that is designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers, thus requiring no screwdriver or spanner (wrench).
(n) :
An instrument of torture used to crush the fingers.
(n) :
(figuratively) A weakness that can be taken advantage of.
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