Lots of floggings? (8)
I believe the answer is:
lashings
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'lots' is the first definition.
(synonyms)
'floggings?' is the second definition.
(I know this)
'of' is the link.
(Other definitions for lashings that I've seen before include "Lots and lots" , "Great quantity" , "They secure" , "punishment" , "a great deal" .)