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ALL meanings of cat-o'-nine-tails

cat-o'-nine-tails
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  • 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
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