Definitions for whip

Definitions for (noun) whip

Main entry: lash, whip, whiplash

Definition: a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object

Usage: the whip raised a red welt


Main entry: whip

Definition: an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping


Main entry: whip

Definition: (golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club


Main entry: whip

Definition: a dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit


Main entry: party whip, whip

Definition: a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline


Definitions for (verb) whip

Main entry: whip, scald, blister

Definition: subject to harsh criticism

Usage: The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday; the professor scaled the students; your invectives scorched the community


Main entry: rack up, pip, mop up, whip, worst

Definition: defeat thoroughly

Usage: He mopped up the floor with his opponents


Main entry: lash, whip

Definition: strike as if by whipping

Usage: The curtain whipped her face


Main entry: slash, welt, whip, lash, lather, strap, trounce, flog

Definition: beat severely with a whip or rod

Usage: The teacher often flogged the students; The children were severely trounced


Main entry: whip, whisk

Definition: whip with or as if with a wire whisk

Usage: whisk the eggs


Main entry: whip

Definition: thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash

Usage: The tall grass whipped in the wind


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