Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Thumbscrews.
Thumbscrews - as a noun
Instrument of torture that crushes the thumb
Screw designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers
Example Sentences
"The prisoner screamed in agony as the thumbscrews were tightened."
"The interrogator threatened to use thumbscrews if the suspect didn't cooperate."
"Historians have found evidence of thumbscrews being used in ancient civilizations."
"The thumbscrews were an effective tool for extracting confessions."
"The victim's fingers were crushed under the pressure of the thumbscrews."
Word Game Points
Is THUMBSCREWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, thumbscrews is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
THUMBSCREWS has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.
Is THUMBSCREWS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, thumbscrews is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTHUMBSCREWS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.
Is THUMBSCREWS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, thumbscrews is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTHUMBSCREWS has a WORDFEUD points total of 26.
