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    [Noun]  | "cat-o'-nine-tails" | \ ˌka-tə-ˈnīn-ˌtālz \


    1: a whip made of usually nine knotted lines or cords fastened to a handle


    Origin: 1665 ;

     From the resemblance of its scars to the scratches of a cat;

    [Noun]  | "cat-o'-nine-tails" 


    1: as in blacksnake, crop;


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     [ "Cat o' nine tails" ]

    1: A type of whip formerly used as a torture device, mostly for lashes in punishment of crimes. It is now used by BDSM partners, though usually without the death and severe wounds. We hope.

      * e.g.,  ... My ass still hurts from that cat o' nine tails she used on me. 

     [ "cat o' nine tails" ]

    1: A whip, usually leather, with nine tails. A variation on the Egyptian flail. Hurts a lot. Often used in bondage.

      * e.g.,  ... Sometimes, my lover ties me to the bed and uses the cat o' nine tails on me. 

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