ALL meanings of cat-o'-nine-tails
cat-o'-nine-tails
C c - noun cat-o'-nine-tails a rope whip consisting of nine knotted thongs, used formerly to flog prisoners 3
- noun cat-o'-nine-tails a whip made of nine knotted cords attached to a handle, formerly used for flogging 3
- noun plural cat-o'-nine-tails a whip, usually having nine knotted lines or cords fastened to a handle, used for flogging. 1