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