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IRONMAIDENSupposed torture device consisting of a hinged case lined with spikes
ANKHA device consisting of a looped bar with a shorter crossbar, used in ancient Egypt as a symbol of li
VISEA device consisting of two parallel jaws for holding a workpiece; one of the jaws is fixed and the other movable by a screw, a lever, or a cam. When used for holding a workpiece during hand operations
HASPA metal fastening consisting of a hinged strap with a slot that fits over a staple and is secured by a pin, bolt or padlock (4)
ZOETROPEMotion simulation device consisting of a drum with slits containing a set of still images (8)
GRAPNELDevice consisting of a multiple hook attached to one end of a rope that is thrown over a mooring to secure an object (7)
KEYBOARDDevice consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter (8)
HASPSMetal fastenings consisting of a hinged strap with a slot that fits over a staple, secured by a pin, bolt or padlock (5)
STINGERA device consisting of a spiked metal ribbon that is placed across a road by police to stop vehicles by puncturing their tyres. (7)
WORMGEARDevice consisting of a threaded shaft and a gearwheel (4,4)
ABACUSCounting device consisting of a frame with beads (6)
BAKEWELLPUDDINGBaked dessert with a puff pastry case lined with a layer of jam and an egg and almond paste mix (8,7)
ANALOGYA simile- or metaphor-like literary device consisting of a comparison between things in order to explain or clarify an idea (7)
RATCHETMechanical device consisting of a toolhed wheel or rack (7)
GYROSCOPEDevice consisting of a wheel or disc spinning rapidly about an axis which is itself free to alter in direction
TONGSA device consisting of two arms connected by a hinge, pivot for grasping things
SLIDERULEA mechanical calculating device consisting of two strips, one moving along a central groove in the other (5,4)
SIEVINGUsing a device consisting of wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, for (in gardening) separating coarser from finer particles, such as soil or compost (7)
RATCHETSDevices consisting of toothed wheels and cogs (8)
HUNTERPerson searching for watch with hinged case (6)