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The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.
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(obsolete) A leash in which an animal is caught or held; hence, a snare.
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A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough, often given as a punishment.
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A quick and violent sweeping movement, as of an animal's tail; a swish.
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A stroke of satire or sarcasm; an expression or retort that cuts or gives pain; a cut.
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A hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash.
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In carpet weaving, a group of strings for lifting simultaneously certain yarns, to form the figure.
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(Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, informal) An attempt; a go at something.