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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Cat-O'-Nine-Tails.
How to pronounce cat-o'-nine-tails:
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Cat-O'-Nine-Tails - as a noun
A whip with nine knotted cords
Example: "British sailors feared the cat"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catExample Sentences
"The cat-o'-nine-tails was used as a form of punishment in the 18th century."
"The sailor received a flogging with the cat-o'-nine-tails for disobeying orders."
"The prisoner dreaded the sting of the cat-o'-nine-tails on his back."
"The captain ordered the crew to retrieve the cat-o'-nine-tails from the storage locker."
"The cat-o'-nine-tails had sharp, knotted ends designed to inflict pain."
