whip
1whip
verb \ˈhwip, ˈwip\whippedwhip·ping
Definition of WHIP
transitive verb
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: to take, pull, snatch, jerk, or otherwise move very quickly and forcefully <whipped out his gun — Green Peyton>
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a (1) : to strike with a slender lithe implement (as a lash or rod) especially as a punishment (2) : spank b : to drive or urge on by or as if by using a whip c : to strike as a lash does <rain whipped the pavement>
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a : to bind or wrap (as a rope or fishing rod) with cord for protection and strength b : to wind or wrap around something
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: to belabor with stinging words : abuse
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: to seam or hem with shallow overcasting stitches
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: to overcome decisively : defeat
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: to stir up : incite —usually used with up <trying to whip up a new emotion — Ellen Glasgow>
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: to produce in a hurry —usually used with up <a sketch … an artist might whip up — New York Times>
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: to fish (water) with rod, line, and artificial lure
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: to beat (as eggs or cream) into a froth with a utensil (as a whisk or fork)
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: to gather together or hold together for united action in the manner of a party whip
intransitive verb
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: to proceed nimbly or quickly <whipping through the supper dishes — C. B. Davis>
2
: to thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash <a flag … whipping out from its staff — H. A. Calahan>
— whip·per noun
— whip into shape
: to bring forcefully to a desired state or condition
Examples of WHIP
- The jockey whipped his horse.
- The riders were getting whipped around on the roller coaster.
- He suddenly whipped out a gun.
- He whipped off his jacket.
- The flag was whipping in the strong wind.
- A small branch whipped back and hit him.
- The wind whipped the ship's sails.
- The shortstop whipped the ball to first base.
- The winger whipped a pass toward the net.
Origin of WHIP
Middle English wippen, whippen; akin to Middle Dutch wippen to move up and down, sway, Old English wīpian to wipe
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to WHIP
2whip
nounDefinition of WHIP
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: an instrument consisting usually of a handle and lash forming a flexible rod that is used for whipping
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: a stroke or cut with or as if with a whip
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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
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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
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: a whipping or thrashing motion
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: the quality of resembling a whip especially in being flexible
Examples of WHIP
- The rider cracked his whip and the horse began to run.
- <please do not use your belt as a whip>
First Known Use of WHIP
14th century
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