heated pillar

language: fr

definitions

  1. A torture device consisting of a metal column heated to extreme temperatures, historically used by forcing victims to embrace it to inflict severe pain.
    fr: Pilier de torture incandescent
  2. A structural column or post that has become hot due to external heat sources, fire, or industrial processes.
    fr: Pilier chaud

examples

  1. Prisoners were forced to embrace the heated pillar, their screams echoing through the palace walls.

    Les prisonniers furent forcés d'enlacer le pilier chauffé, leurs cris résonnant contre les murs du palais.

  2. The firefighters carefully navigated around the heated pillar to avoid burns while extinguishing the blaze.

    Les pompiers ont contourné prudemment le pilier chauffé pour éviter les brûlures tout en éteignant l'incendie.