flax vs flog

flax

noun
  • A plant of the genus Linum, especially Linum usitatissimum, which has a single, slender stalk, about a foot and a half high, with blue flowers. Also known as linseed, especially when referring to the seeds. 

  • The flax bush, a plant of the genus Phormium, native to New Zealand, with strap-like leaves up to 3 metres long that grow in clumps. 

  • The fibers of Linum usitatissimum, grown to make linen and related textiles. 

flog

noun
  • A contemptible, often arrogant person; a wanker. 

  • A weblog designed to look authentic, but actually developed as part of a commercial marketing strategy to promote some product or service. 

verb
  • To overexploit (land), as by overgrazing, overstocking, etc. 

  • To defeat easily or convincingly. 

  • To sell. 

  • To steal something. 

  • To use something to extreme; to abuse. 

  • To beat away charcoal dust etc. using a flogger. 

  • To whip or scourge as punishment. 

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