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cat o' nine tails

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cat o' nine tailsn. 
     a whip used as an instrument of punishment consisting of nine pieces of knotted line or cord fastened to a handle; -- formerly used to flog offenders on the bare back; -- called also the cat. It was used in the British Navy to maintain discipline on board sailing ships.  [WordNet 1.5]

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