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bullwhip

noun

Definition of bullwhip

as in strap

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Recent Examples of bullwhip Other than the boulder, the stunt show at Disney World also features a bullwhip demonstration and falls from tall buildings, as well as stunts with axe-swinging stone soldiers and punji stick pressure plates. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 31 Dec. 2025 In addition to writing the show, his central acting turn as Vega/Zorro showcases a formidable skillset as a courtly presence equipped with agile swordplay and a cracking bullwhip. — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 12 May 2026 Among the other items sold during the auction included Indiana Jones’ bullwhip and belt that Harrison Ford used in Steven Spielberg’s Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, with the pair selling for $475,650. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019 And, in an offering from a more rugged hero, Harrison Ford’s bullwhip, belt, and whip holster (the only complete set to ever be offered at auction) from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is estimated to hammer down for between $250,000 and $500,000. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bullwhip

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Noun

Additionally, Thursday morning’s mission was the last to use the Atlas V’s most powerful configuration with five strap-on solid rocket boosters.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026
Pz’ spends much of his proper debut, No Turning Back, equally baffled by his good fortune and ready to fasten it to his side with a Gucci strap before anyone else can take it.

— Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 3 July 2026

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The sting of the Australian box jellyfish has been described as being lashed with a whip dipped in burning acid, and is powerful enough to kill an adult in as little as two minutes!

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 June 2026
Squeezed into a latex bodysuit and donning cornrows, Madonna alternately wields a whip, is bound to a chair and poses with a Chihuahua — in matching latex.

— Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

Definition of whip

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It’s fueled by a propane tank that tucks neatly inside the table, which is crafted from a combination of metal and weather-resistant rattan.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026
The set is wrapped in durable rattan with steel frames underneath, and the tabletop is made of weather-resistant acacia wood.

— Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 June 2026

Definition of rattan

Noun

Use applewood, hickory, oak or a combination for balanced smoke flavor.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Chris Williams, founder, owner, and chef of Roy’s Grille in Irmo, South Carolina is especially fond of bacon that’s smoked with apple and cherry, but hickory, maple, mesquite, and pecan are also popular options.

— Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

Definition of hickory

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Despite this, Brister did explain that there are times when rawhide can be good for dogs.

— Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Chinese laborers, rare for that time, made rawhide bags on site to take the limestone and dump it into iron buckets on an aerial tramway, according to Meniketti’s report.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2025

Definition of rawhide

Noun

Railing against a new crop of progressive candidates has emerged as a more animating focus for a president who thrills to a fight.

— Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Chastain recommends keeping all bird attractions (like birdbaths, feeders, and birdhouses) in a separate section of the garden away from your food crops, creating a bird haven to keep them busy.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 5 July 2026

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Each copy was written on birch bark leaves in honor of Potawatomi tradition.

— Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 27 June 2026
The lightweight formula pairs hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin with soothing birch sap, panthenol, and purslane extract to keep skin comfortable and calm throughout the day.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026

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