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thumbscrew Definition

thumb·screw (t̸humskro̵̅o̅′)

noun

  1. a screw with a head shaped in such a way that it can be turned with the thumb and forefinger
  2. a former instrument of torture for squeezing the thumbs
thumbscrew Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • tighten: You know how you're supposed to tighten the thumbscrews on the block alternately to make sure the pressure is even all the time?
  • use: Using the thumbscrew helps in not tightening too much.
  • remove: The air inlet is provided with a dust filter, accessed by removing two thumbscrews.

Noun used with modifier

  • brass: These banksticks are constructed of 100 % metal & feature double brass thumbscrews with nylon tips & T-bar.

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