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cat-o'-nine-tails

noun

Definition of cat-o'-nine-tailsnext
as in strap

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  1. strap
  2. crop
  3. birch
  4. hickory
  5. rattan
  6. rawhide
  7. whip
  8. cowhide
Noun
  • The watch, released to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Overseas, comes with three interchangeable straps that can be swapped without tools.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The shoes also feature buckled ankle straps for a secure fit and sit on slim 105 mm stiletto heels that dial up the drama.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of strap
Noun
  • The wars caused massive destruction of religious and civic buildings, mills and mines, housing, crops, herds and transport infrastructure, damaging prosperity and forcing some people to move or starve.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Many bees are used at avocado farms in Queensland to pollinate the crops, so the thefts could have a knock-on effect on other food production.
    — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of crop
Noun
  • It’s also loaded with botanicals, including allantoin and the star ingredient, birch tree sap, which is packed with natural moisturizing factors like amino acids and lactic acid to bolster skin barrier health.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
  • On these brisk fall days, the train passes vibrant maple, oak, and river birch trees.
    — Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of birch
Noun
  • An earthy mix of browns carries through a classic mix of suede and mesh on the upper, and patent leather is thrown in with a hickory hue.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Its mix of sugar maple, ash, cottonwood, hickory, and several types of oak trees create a vibrant canopy of orange, gold, and red.
    — Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of hickory
Noun
  • It’s fueled by a propane tank that tucks neatly inside the table, which is crafted from a combination of metal and weather-resistant rattan.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026
  • The set is wrapped in durable rattan with steel frames underneath, and the tabletop is made of weather-resistant acacia wood.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Definition of rattan
Noun
  • After basketball starting lineups, Butler Blue traditionally runs toward a 2-foot ceremonial rawhide bone.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Despite this, Brister did explain that there are times when rawhide can be good for dogs.
    — Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Definition of rawhide
Noun
  • At snif, shop the fall fragrance collection featuring the Pumpkin Smash candle, body whip and body wash, with notes of pumpkin spice, cinnamon stick, whiskey, brûléed orange, salted maple and roasted chocolate.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Gray, 48, is currently a member of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committees and is the whip of the Blue Dog Coalition, a group of moderate and conservative Democrats.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of whip
Noun
  • The Cage felt like a useful spot to work out any resentments lingering in your psyche, all the old grievances dissipating with the clang of aluminum on cowhide.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • It is made with full-grain cowhide leather, has a lightweight latex bladder for elite performance and comes in three sizes.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of cowhide
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