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instrument of torture vs wheel

wheel vs instrument of torture

instrument of torture and wheel both are nouns.

instrument of torture is not a verb while wheel is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
instrument of torture Yes No No No
wheel Yes No Yes No
As nouns, wheel is a hyponym of instrument of torture; that is, wheel is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than instrument of torture:
  • instrument of torture: an instrument of punishment designed and used to inflict torture on the condemned person
  • wheel: an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
Other hyponyms of instrument of torture include boot, iron boot, iron heel, the boot, iron maiden, rack, thumbscrew.
instrument of torture (noun) wheel (noun)
an instrument of punishment designed and used to inflict torture on the condemned person 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 circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
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
a handwheel that is used for steering
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
forces that provide energy and direction
instrument of torture (verb) wheel (verb)
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
wheel somebody or something
ride a bicycle
Difference between instrument of torture and wheel

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