empulgueras

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empulgueras [em-pool-gay-ras]
noun, plural
1Wings of a crossbow, through which the ends of the cord run, 2. (f)
  • Apretar las empulgueras a uno -> to put one in a difficult situation, to compel him
Instrument with which the thumbs were tied together.

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empulgueras
sustantivo:femenino:plural
thumbscrew

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