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Knout

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devil-on-the-necknoun(historical) An old instrument of torture applied to the neck and legs.
knapnounA sudden, sharp blow, knock, or slap; a rap, a whack.
bareknucklingnounbare-knuckle boxing
kneefulnounEnough to cover of fill a knee.
knifeplaynoun(BDSM) A sexual practice involving the use of knives, daggers, or swords for physical and mental stimulation.
knotnounA looping of a piece of string or of any other long, flexible material that cannot be untangled without passing one or both ends of the material through its loops.
garrotenounSomething, especially a cord or wire, used for strangulation.
knife twisternounOne who "twists the knife", i.e. one who is cruel or who exacerbates a situation.
whipnounA lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a sharp "crack" sound for directing or herding animals.
lashnounThe thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.
necktie partynoun(US, idiomatic, dated) An execution by hanging, especially a lynching.
whanknoun(Scotland, Northern England) A strike with the fist; a blow; a knock.
knifeworknounCombat with a knife.
chokeholdnoun(martial arts, wrestling) A grappling hold around a person's neck, especially one in which the neck is grasped tightly from behind with an arm, cutting off the flow of blood to the brain and restricting breathing.
knock-outnounAlternative form of knockout. [The act of making one unconscious, or at least unable to come back on one's feet within a certain period of time; a TKO.]
kniferynoun(rare) The act or practice of using knives.
slashnounA slashing action or motion:
sword-breakernounA short sword or dagger with a deeply notched or toothed blade, or with secondary projections, designed to catch or grapple an opponent's weapon.
clutchnounA small handbag or purse with no straps or handle.
rabbit punchnounA chopping punch to the back of the neck or head.

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