"Berkley horse" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Berkley horses [plural]
Etymology: After Theresa Berkley, its supposed inventor. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Berkley horse (plural Berkley horses)
  1. (BDSM) A BDSM apparatus consisting of a triangular frame to which a person can be tied for flogging. Wikipedia link: Berkley horse, Theresa Berkley Categories (topical): BDSM, Torture

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