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| 33% | 4 | Old torture instrument | ||||||
noun • rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton • the destruction or collapse of something • an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims • a support for displaying ot holding various articles • a form of torture in which pain is inflicted by stretching the body • a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately verb • go at a rack • stretch to the limits • put on a rack and pinion • obtain by coercion or intimidation • run before a gale • fly in high wind • draw off from the lees • torment emotionally or mentally • work on a rack • seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block • place in a rack • torture on the rack | ||||||||
| 33% | 5 | Circular frame — old instrument of torture | ||||||
noun • a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines) • a handwheel that is used for steering • forces that provide energy and direction • a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel • game equipment consisting of a wheel with slots that is used for gambling; the wheel rotates horizontally and players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in • an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims • a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals verb • change directions as if revolving on a pivot • wheel somebody or something • move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle • ride a bicycle | ||||||||
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| New York Times23 Jul 1998 | Across 33 | FEMAIDEN |
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