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instrument of torture

DEFINITIONS OF: instrument of torture

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n an instrument of punishment designed and used to inflict torture on the condemned person

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boot, iron boot, iron heel, the boot
an instrument of torture that is used to heat or crush the foot and leg
iron maiden
instrument of torture consisting of a hollow iron frame shaped like the human body and lined with spikes to impale the victim
rack, wheel
an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
thumbscrew
instrument of torture that crushes the thumb
Type of:
instrument of punishment
an instrument designed and used to punish a condemned person
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