How to pronounce “thumbscrew”

Meaning

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

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