CAT-O'-NINE-TAILS Synonyms: 29 Similar Words

cat-o'-nine-tails

noun

Definition of cat-o'-nine-tails

as in strap

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Noun

The sleeveless dress featured a square neckline with thick straps and a form-fitting bodice.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
They’re made from organic cotton, and feature adjustable straps for the perfect fit.

— Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

Definition of strap

Noun

Railing against a new crop of progressive candidates has emerged as a more animating focus for a president who thrills to a fight.

— Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Chastain recommends keeping all bird attractions (like birdbaths, feeders, and birdhouses) in a separate section of the garden away from your food crops, creating a bird haven to keep them busy.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 5 July 2026

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Each copy was written on birch bark leaves in honor of Potawatomi tradition.

— Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 27 June 2026
The lightweight formula pairs hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin with soothing birch sap, panthenol, and purslane extract to keep skin comfortable and calm throughout the day.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026

Definition of birch

Noun

Use applewood, hickory, oak or a combination for balanced smoke flavor.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Chris Williams, founder, owner, and chef of Roy’s Grille in Irmo, South Carolina is especially fond of bacon that’s smoked with apple and cherry, but hickory, maple, mesquite, and pecan are also popular options.

— Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

Definition of hickory

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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

Despite this, Brister did explain that there are times when rawhide can be good for dogs.

— Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Chinese laborers, rare for that time, made rawhide bags on site to take the limestone and dump it into iron buckets on an aerial tramway, according to Meniketti’s report.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2025

Definition of rawhide

Noun

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
On The Porch There’s a particular kind of magic that comes when the sun dips below the treetops and the soundtrack of a summer evening fills the air—crickets, cicadas, and whip-poor-wills.

— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

Definition of whip

Noun

The leather for the upper of the shoe once came from kangaroo hide (not cowhide).

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
Both types of drums are traditionally large, made with wood and cowhide skins that are sometimes tacked onto the body with metal studs, rings or rope.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 17 June 2026

Definition of cowhide

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