noun
instruments of torture; torture devices
Refers to physical devices used to inflict pain for punishment or interrogation. Often appears in historical or BDSM contexts.
博物館に中世の責め道具が展示されている。
Medieval instruments of torture are on display at the museum.
その映画では、さまざまな責め道具が使われていた。
Various torture devices were used in that movie.
Compound of 責め (torture, blame) and 道具 (tool, instrument).