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Thumbscrews (screws)

Scope note

Screws each having a head that is either curled or flattened so it can be turned with a thumb and fingers. MEANS

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300033493

Broader Terms used

<screws by form>

Term used for

screws, thumb
thumb screws

Equivalent Terms used

thumbscrew

Created

13yrs ago

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