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cat o' nine tails
A short nine-tailed whip kept by the bosun's mate to flog sailors (and soldiers in the Army). When not in use, the cat was kept in a baize bag, hence the term "cat out of the bag". "Not enough room to swing a cat" also derives from this.
- Parte del discurso: noun
- Industria/ámbito: Barco
- Categoría: Nautica general
- Organization: Wikipedia
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