What is another word for cat of nine tails?
Pronunciation: [kˈat ɒv nˈa͡ɪn tˈe͡ɪlz] (IPA) 
Cat of nine tails is a punishing device often associated with naval discipline. It consists of a rope or wooden handle with nine knotted cords or leather strips attached to it. Synonyms for the cat of nine tails include "the whip," "the lash," "the scourge," and "the flogger." Other terms used to describe similar devices include "the knout," "the bullwhip," "the riding crop," and "the switch." Although these devices are primarily used for punishment, they are also commonly used in BDSM sexual practices. Despite their historical usage, the use of the cat of nine tails and other similar devices for punishment is now illegal in many countries.
