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
  • 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
  • The Cat Couch is manufactured from Baltic birch wood in Arizona.
    Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 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
  • By reducing waste and boosting crop yields, John Deere demonstrates how AI can cultivate a sustainable and profitable future for agriculture.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • From makeup to hair, Sabrina Elba and Alva Claire turned to light coffee colors and Jourdan Dunn’s crop cut proved to be relevant any time of year.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of crop
Noun
  • Each tray is woven from artisanal rattan and includes 25 disposable guest towels with scalloped edges.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Expect to find swivel gliders in airy white linen, cribs and dressers accented with handwoven caning, and daybeds made from honey-toned rattan.
    Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 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
  • 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
  • Knight, who once brought a bullwhip to practice and took a gentle swipe in the direction of Calbert Cheaney, a Black player.
    The Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Mar. 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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