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thumbscrew
1. an instrument of torture that pinches or crushes the thumbs 2. a screw with projections on its head enabling it to be turned by the thumb and forefinger thumbscrew [′thəm‚skrü] (design engineering) A screw with a head flattened in the same axis as the shaft so that it can be gripped and turned by the thumb and forefinger. thumbscrew A screw having a broad head that is knurled or flattened so that it may be turned easily by the thumb and one finger. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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