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Spanish donkey

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A torture device consisting of a very narrow vertical surface where the victim is made to sit with heavy objects attached to their feet.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: wooden horse, wooden mare

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: puuhevonen — torture device
  • German: spanischer Bock — torture device
  • Italian: culla di Giuda — torture device