cat-o'-nine-tails

noun

Definition of cat-o'-nine-tailsnext
as in strap

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  1. strap
  2. birch
  3. hickory
  4. crop
  5. rattan
  6. rawhide
  7. bullwhip
  8. cowhide
Noun
  • This example of the Royal Oak Offshore ‘End of Days’ is on offer from Analog Shift, and boasts the double layered black nylon strap with velcro closure in excellent condition.
    Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The strap is secured with a Velcro closure, allowing for easy adjustment and a precise fit.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of strap
Noun
  • Find it on Amazon Birch Trees With Built-in Lighting Create a charming and inviting ambiance with this set of birch trees.
    Greg Manlove, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
  • In a test of the technology, a number of the sensor units were attached to the leaves of golden birch trees which were growing in the experimental garden of the University of Tokyo.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of birch
Noun
  • The lush collard greens start with turkey tails, house-smoked over post oak and hickory for added flavor.
    Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Virginia Shenandoah National Park is home to deciduous trees, including oaks, hickories, maples, and birches resulting in a stunning color palette ranging from deep reds and oranges to bright yellows and golds.
    Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
Definition of hickory
Noun
  • Columnist Gustavo Arellano writes about his relationship with citrus — from a crop picked by his maternal grandfather as a teenage naranjero to growing his own backyard bounty now threatened by citrus greening disease and living in a citrus quarantine zone.
    Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
  • For instance, it can be used to track the journey of crops from field to fork, ensuring traceability and helping build trust with buyers.
    Henry Duckworth, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of crop
Noun
  • Synthetic wicker is durable enough to be left outside, but natural rattan or wicker should definitely be brought indoors to prevent water damage.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Each tray is woven from artisanal rattan and includes 25 disposable guest towels with scalloped edges.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of rattan
Noun
  • The decor is wittily maximalist—Elton John’s idea of a cowboy saloon—with rawhide banquettes and giant antlers for a chandelier.
    Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2024
  • However, during the FBI tests in 2022 at the agency’s lab in Quantico, Va., forensic analysts used a rawhide mallet to strike the gun so hard that components of the gun fractured.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
Definition of rawhide
Noun
  • Of course, there’s also Indy’s iconic bullwhip, which can be cracked to stun enemies and force them to drop weapons.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
  • On a coat hook by the door hangs a fedora, a bullwhip and a leather messenger bag.
    Jack Armstrong, The Arizona Republic, 19 July 2024
Definition of bullwhip
Noun
  • Crafted in incredibly lightweight goat suede, the King Ranch Men’s Goat Suede Field Coat is stronger than cowhide while also being softer to the touch.
    Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The natural cowhide will feature striking variations in pattern, color, and texture, which means each of these rugs is absolutely unique.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of cowhide
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