Associations to the word «Thumbscrew»

Wiktionary

THUMBSCREW, noun. A screw that can be turned with the thumb and fingers
THUMBSCREW, noun. An instrument of torture used to crush the fingers

Dictionary definition

THUMBSCREW, noun. Instrument of torture that crushes the thumb.
THUMBSCREW, noun. Screw designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers.

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada