whip

²whip

noun

Definition of WHIP

1

: an instrument consisting usually of a handle and lash forming a flexible rod that is used for whipping

2

: a stroke or cut with or as if with a whip

3

a : a dessert made by whipping a portion of the ingredients <prune whip> b : a kitchen utensil made of braided or coiled wire or perforated metal with a handle and used in whipping

4

: one that handles a whip: as a : a driver of horses : coachman b : whipper-in 1

5

a : a member of a legislative body appointed by a political party to enforce party discipline and to secure the attendance of party members at important sessions b often capitalized : a notice of forthcoming business sent weekly to each member of a political party in the British House of Commons

6

: a whipping or thrashing motion

7

: the quality of resembling a whip especially in being flexible

8

: whip antenna

— whip·like \ˈhwip-ˌlīk, ˈwip-\ adjective

Examples of WHIP

1. The rider cracked his whip and the horse began to run.
2. <please do not use your belt as a whip>

First Known Use of WHIP

14th century

Related to WHIP

Synonyms: flogger, lash, scourge, switch

Related Words: birch, blacksnake, bullwhip, cat-o'-nine-tails, cowhide, crop, hickory, knout, quirt, rattan, rawhide, strap; bastinado (or bastinade), bat, baton, billy, billy club, bludgeon, cane, club, cudgel, flail, nightstick, staff

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Other Equestrian Terms

canter, cantle, curry, farrier, hunter, paddock, router, skirt, tack