e/Whirligig (torture)

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has glosseng: A whirligig is a punitive or torture contraption comprising a suspended cage-like device. The victim would be placed in the cage, which was spun violently in order to cause severe nausea.
lexicalizationeng: whirligig
instance of(noun) a device that requires skill for proper use
instrument
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Swedish
has glossswe: Whirligig var en tortyrmetod som tidigare användes i det militära. Offret stängs in i ett slags bur och tvingas stå där i ett tiotal timmar medan buren snurras runt i hög fart.
lexicalizationswe: Whirligig

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