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Cat o' nine tails, cat-o'-nine-tails n.
    1. 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.

    Syn. -- cat.

    [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]

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