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The cat is a type of whip which has more than one strand of hide. Punishment with this type of whip.
The "cat of nine tails", as the name suggests, has nine such strands of hide. This particular variety was much favoured as a form of punishment in the British Navy in the time of Nelson.
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What kind of noun is punishment?
"Punishment" is a common noun.
What is kind of cat?
a kind of cat is a "breed" of cat
What is cat holes?
Nautical terms like cat-o-nine-tails with cat are common. Could be a punishment for wayward sailors. Banished to the cat hole.
What is the cat hole?
Nautical terms like cat-o-nine-tails with cat are common. Could be a punishment for wayward sailors. Banished to the cat hole.
What was the first kind of cat?
The first kind of cat was a Simese.
What kind of soap did ralphie get for his punishment?
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What kind of case is it when someone breaks the law?
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Is scolding a sort of punishment?
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Can a cat be friends with a dog?
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What kind of cat call 'fluffy cat'?
Persian
What is the use of cat o nine tails?
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