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
  • The cabbage wedge sits over a fluffy whip of tahini and labneh, all served beneath a crush of peanuts.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The young trees, often called whips, have high stem densities.
    — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of whip
Noun
  • The Oscar winner paired a leopard-print Givenchy fall 2026 dress and the fashion house’s modern take on T-strap high heels.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Biver, Pattern Recognition, and Alex Crown, a luxury menswear label that offers bespoke watch straps.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of strap
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“Flogger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flogger. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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