A scourge (multi-tail whip) having nine, often knotted, whipcords, formerly used for flogging as naval punishment.
A similarly constructed leather nine-tail whip, as used in British penal colonies and certain armies.
A weapon which has the (usually spherical) striking part attached to the handle with a flexible joint such as a chain.
A tool used for threshing, consisting of a long handle with a shorter stick attached with a short piece of chain, thong or similar material.
To beat using a flail or similar implement.
To wave or swing vigorously
To thresh.
To move like a flail.