Thumbscrew

GPTKB entity

Statements (16)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf torture device
gptkbp:appliesTo fingers
toes
thumbs
gptkbp:category medieval torture devices
pain compliance devices
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Thumbscrew
gptkbp:material metal
wood
gptkbp:operatedBy turning a screw
gptkbp:usedDuring gptkb:Early_Modern_period
gptkbp:usedFor extracting confessions
inflicting pain
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Europe
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mary_Halvorson
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6