Knout and Whale

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Knout noun - A whip with a lash of leather thongs twisted with wire; used for flogging prisoners.

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Whale and knout are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Whale" instead a verb "Knout".

Whale verb - To strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible.

Usage example: whaled the rug with a broom to knock the dirt out of it

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Knout and whale are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Knout" instead a verb "Whale".

Nearby Words: whaling, whaler

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