An instrument of’ torture, formerly used to extort confessions, etc . It was made of several irons, which were fastened to the neck and legs, and wrenched together so as to break the back. Cowell.
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An instrument of’ torture, formerly used to extort confessions, etc . It was made of several irons, which were fastened to the neck and legs, and wrenched together so as to break the back. Cowell.