flogger

1. One who flogs.
2. A whip.
3. A whip.
4. A handle with strips of cloth attached, used for beating away charcoal dust etc.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/flɒɡə/

Etymology

Cognate with Low German: flogger

In summary

From flog + -er. Compare Low German flogger (“a flail”).

Synonyms

scourger

beater

lasher

thrasher