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
  • Her shoes were also black: a pair of d’orsay-style leather pumps from Saint Laurent that feature a pointed-toe and a strap detail that is oxford-inspired.
    Mikelle Street, WWD, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Chief among them is the way its strap can be adjusted for wearing either around the waist or slung across the body.
    Clint Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 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
  • But a third of the survey’s dugouts have turned out to be hardwoods, including oak, hickory and elm; the latter is known for its tough, interlocking grain—and its modern reputation for requiring the use of power tools.
    Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
  • And the skin, dry rubbed in spices and hickory smoked for three hours, really shines.
    Justin L. Mack, Axios, 9 Dec. 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
  • Upstairs, a second office painted in jade features a 1970s cowhide screen that Driver found at Marche Paul Bert in Paris and a Nike Schroeder diptych, which was the first piece of art Driver purchased years ago for the clients’ first home.
    Lindsay Talbot, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The stylish accent bench is crafted with wood and features spindle-style legs that add a touch of elegance, while the faux cowhide upholstery and nailhead trim gives it rustic charm.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of cowhide
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