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hookswinging.

A ritualistic form of torture in which a volunteer was hung from hooks attached to the flesh on the back.

12 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A ritualistic form of torture in which a volunteer was hung from hooks attached to the flesh on the back.

    uncountable
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From hook + swinging.

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