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Term: Cat-o'-Nine-Tails

Definition:

The cat-o'-nine-tails is a multi-tailed whip or scourge typically made of nine knotted ropes or leather thongs attached to a handle. It was historically used as a corporal punishment device in various legal and naval settings.

Sample Sentences:

• The sailor trembled at the sight of the captain holding the cat-o'-nine-tails.
• The cat-o'-nine-tails left deep welts on the prisoner's back.
• In olden times, the cat-o'-nine-tails was a dreaded instrument of discipline aboard naval ships.

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