Iron maiden

noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounA falsely or neo-medieval torture device invented in the 18th century consisting of a chamber lined with spikes which closes upon and impales the victim inside.

Synonyms

iron lady gridiron infernal device gibbet infernal machine garrotte parrilla searing-iron red room impalement firing iron scarification

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