<![CDATA[Thumbscrew]]>A screw having a flat-sided or knurled head, so that it
may be turned by the thumb and forefinger.

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/topic/58307/thumbscrewRSS for NodeSun, 28 Jun 2026 07:25:59 GMTTue, 02 May 2017 05:45:39 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Thumbscrew on Tue, 24 Aug 2021 07:25:08 GMT]]>a device used especially in the past to torture people (= cause them great pain) by crushing their thumbs

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/408624https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/408624Tue, 24 Aug 2021 07:25:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Thumbscrew on Tue, 14 May 2019 23:30:04 GMT]]>An instrument of torture for crushing the thumbs.

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/200896https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/200896Tue, 14 May 2019 23:30:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Thumbscrew on Tue, 14 May 2019 23:00:27 GMT]]>A [way] for an [inquisitor] to [have fun].

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/200888https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/200888Tue, 14 May 2019 23:00:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Thumbscrew on Tue, 14 May 2019 23:00:26 GMT]]>noun:
A torture device of many forms and shapes. The main purpose it serves is to inflict slow and excrutiating pain to the fingers or toes of a victim.

verb:
A sexual technique involving [the thumb] (or both thumbs) to screw or fuck their partner or victim. Usually performed in the [thumbs up] or [handshake] position.

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