whip
/ˈwɪp/ noun C1- A lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a sharp "crack" sound for directing or herding animals. · I had to use the whip to get the sheep's attention.
- The same instrument used to strike a person or animal for corporal punishment or torture. · Once he ran out of appeals, he knew he would soon feel the sting of the whip.
- A blow administered with a whip.
- A whipper-in.
- A member of a political party who is in charge of enforcing the party's policies in votes. · I was going to vote against the bill, but the party whip came to see me and made it clear I needed to vote for it.
- Whipped cream. · Did you want to add some whip to your coffee, ma'am?
- A purchase in which one block is used to gain a 2:1 mechanical advantage.
- A mode of personal motorized transportation; an automobile, all makes and models including motorcycles, excluding public transportation. · Come on, let's take my whip so we can get there in time.
Plural whips
Phrasal verbs and expressions
- whip down To rain heavily.
- whip in To prevent hunting hounds from straying from the pack by ...
- whip off To remove something (especially an item of clothing) with...
- whip out To pull something out with a sudden jerk.
- whip through To do something extremely quickly and perfunctorily.
- whip up To produce (something) quickly, especially food.
From the library
Marilla made no reply, but she hit the unlucky sorrel such a vicious clip with the whip that the fat mare, unused to such treatment, whizzed indignantly down the lane at an alarming pace.
See if I do not prick your neck with my sting.” The Draught-Mule replied, “I do not heed your threats; I only care for him who sits above you, and who quickens my pace with his whip, or holds me back with the reins.
We live in freedom, but you bow down to and slave for men, who in return for your services flog you with whips and put collars on your necks.
Crack goes the whip, and off we go;
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