noun🔗ShareA screw that can be turned with the thumb and fingers."The new easel had thumbscrews on the side so I could easily adjust the height without needing any tools. "weaponhistorylawsufferinginhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn instrument of torture used to crush the fingers."Although outlawed centuries ago, the historian described how inquisitors used thumbscrews to force confessions from suspected heretics. "weaponinhumansufferinghistorywarlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA weakness that can be taken advantage of.""Knowing that John struggles with deadlines, his procrastination is the thumbscrews his boss uses to pressure him into working overtime." "characterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
