CAT-O'-NINE-TAILS Synonyms: 29 Similar Words

cat-o'-nine-tails

noun

Definition of cat-o'-nine-tails

as in strap

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Noun

Cue revisits of classic shapes such as bowling shoes, ballet flats, mules and T-straps with his now signature curvaceous toe box.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Virtual reality can take you anywhere, but strap on a headset for long enough and your sore neck brings you back to actual reality.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of strap

Noun

For now, better wheat and barley crops in Canada, Australia and Argentina, along with good harvests in the Middle East and North Africa, are cushioning the blow.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
Impeachment politics next year could be driven by an incoming crop of progressive lawmakers who could form a sizable bloc in the caucus.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of crop

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The back roads of southwest Virginia wind, crest, and plunge through lush valleys of oak, poplar, birch, and maple trees.

— David Alm, Longreads, 1 Oct. 2026
It’s also loaded with botanicals, including allantoin and the star ingredient, birch tree sap, which is packed with natural moisturizing factors like amino acids and lactic acid to bolster skin barrier health.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of birch

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An earthy mix of browns carries through a classic mix of suede and mesh on the upper, and patent leather is thrown in with a hickory hue.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Its mix of sugar maple, ash, cottonwood, hickory, and several types of oak trees create a vibrant canopy of orange, gold, and red.

— Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of hickory

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It’s fueled by a propane tank that tucks neatly inside the table, which is crafted from a combination of metal and weather-resistant rattan.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026
The set is wrapped in durable rattan with steel frames underneath, and the tabletop is made of weather-resistant acacia wood.

— Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 June 2026

Definition of rattan

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Flanagan’s customary whip pans are here to surprise us with characters lurking outside the frame, but this isn’t a story with many external supernatural threats, and tension doesn’t build.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
At snif, shop the fall fragrance collection featuring the Pumpkin Smash candle, body whip and body wash, with notes of pumpkin spice, cinnamon stick, whiskey, brûléed orange, salted maple and roasted chocolate.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of whip

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The scene is a sensory one, with layered cowhide rugs, leather armchairs, a wood-burning fire, and twinkling chandeliers that were original to the Pulitzers’ home.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The cowhide is a little tighter today, perhaps, which might make the baseball go a little farther.

— Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of cowhide

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