flogger

noun

Definition of floggernext
as in whip
a long thin or flexible tool for striking a horseman who believes that floggers should be used sparingly

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  1. whip
  2. strap
Noun
  • Much more palatable and practical than a brand-new whip, right?
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026
  • The Mai Mango is for the fans of tropical drinks, mixing coconut rum, pineapple amaro and amaretto before topping the drink with a coconut-banana whip ($16).
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
Definition of whip
Noun
  • This dress, however, grabbed my attention thanks to its convenient, adjustable straps.
    — Grace Scollo, InStyle, 17 July 2026
  • Close that window with a physical attachment—a tether, a clip, a secure case-and-strap system—and the opportunity virtually disappears.
    — Antonia Bremeyer, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of strap
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“Flogger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flogger. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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