English

Noun

sennet whip ‎(plural sennet whips)

1. an implement for informal corporal punishment; usually consisting in about 18 inches of rope, made heavier and more brittle by dipping in hot tar, usually with a knot in the receiving end, or simulated by pleating leather shoelaces to form a single length as a thin whip

Synonyms

• bimmy
• teazer
• togey

References

• CorPun - Royal Navy Glossary