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noun

plural of knout
as in straps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of knout
as in hides

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  1. straps
  2. hides
  3. crops
  4. lashes
  5. switches
  6. slashes
  7. scourges
  8. whales
Noun
  • Amebelle Sleeveless Jumpsuit With adjustable straps, a square neckline, tulip hems, and a relaxed fit, this linen-blend jumpsuit makes an easy, breezy outfit.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • Even the straps are made with comfort in mind, thanks to a supersoft jersey lining that prevents rubbing and chafing.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
Definition of straps
Verb
  • Yet the secondhand market often hides real bargains for those willing to hunt them down.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • As recalled in the book, a group of outlaws hides out in the town of Derry while fleeing the FBI, robbing and murdering store owners and causing all-around chaos.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of hides
Noun
  • Farmers facing restrictions on irrigating their crops are warning of smaller fruit harvests and rising prices this season.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Despite Han Solo's protestations to the contrary, travelling faster than light on screen is usually just as straightforward as dusting crops.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of crops
Verb
  • Ukrainian officials have warned residents to guard against further strikes as Russia lashes out.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 2 July 2026
  • Continue reading … SEISMIC SUPPORT — AOC lashes out at Trump for 'betrayal' of voters after key SCOTUS immigration ruling.
    — , FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of lashes
Verb
  • In most states, someone who switches and later wants to return to traditional Medicare may not be able to buy a Medigap supplemental policy at a standard rate.
    — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The video switches over to drone footage just before Ship hits the water, capturing from above the dramatic splashdown — and Ship's survival, despite the outbreak of a sizeable fire around its nose.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of switches
Verb
  • Applying this rule to back-to-school clothes, summer swimwear, and winter boots takes minimal extra effort (plus a little storage space) and slashes kid clothing budgets in half.
    — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 July 2026
  • Continue reading … DOLLAR DIPLOMACY — Taco Bell slashes prices on lettuce-free favorites to win back wary customers.
    — , FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of slashes
Verb
  • An expensive dollar also scourges industries that compete with imports.
    — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
Definition of scourges
Verb
  • Killer whales off New England The aquarium says killer whale sightings are uncommon in New England waters.
    — Neal Riley, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of whales
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