The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given. / (obsolete) A leash in which an animal is caught or held; hence, a snare. / A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough.

Anything that, or anyone who blasts. / A device to detonate an explosive, often consisting of a box with a handle to be pressed down.

(biochemistry) A mitochondrial cytokine

(sports, informal) A player of any of the Tennessee Volunteers college sports teams.