Chinese Water __ Cell, Famous Houdini Escape Stunt

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from All Things Water, Group 1281, Puzzle 5 (Ponds and Puddles).

Question is: Chinese Water __ Cell, Famous Houdini Escape Stunt

and the answer is: TORTURE

Word Meaning:

TORTURE — The infliction of severe pain or anguish, especially as an interrogation technique or punishment; (usually in the plural) a technique, method, or device which is designed to inflict such anguish.

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