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ruoskinta — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • flogging noun A punishment involving repeated whipping or beating.
  • whipping noun The punishment of being struck repeatedly with a whip.

Senses

ruoskinta is used for these senses in English:

  • flogging Infliction of punishment by dealing blows or whipping.
  • whipping (countable) The punishment of being whipped.

whipping — full definition

  1. noun The punishment of being struck repeatedly with a whip.
  2. noun A heavy defeat.
  3. noun The technique of beating cream or eggs until light and airy.

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