as in hides
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
the desperados rawhided their horses in a futile attempt to outride the posse pursuing them
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When a dog repeatedly wags and whips its tail against hard surfaces, the tip can split open, bruise or break.—
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Samsonite products feature extensive interior organization, providing multiple straps, pockets and compartments for items of various sizes to fit in when packing.—
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This budget cut slashes the funds allocated to Chile’s Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage.—
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“Rawhides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rawhides. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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