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bullwhip

noun

Definition of bullwhip

as in strap

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Recent Examples of bullwhip Arcs of electricity bolted from it, blue bullwhips that flashed out from it and left thunder in their wake. — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Nov. 2025 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 The chunky cotton rope in my hands pulls taught and slingshots me through the apex of the turn like the end of a bullwhip. — Colin Clancy, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2022 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 See All Example Sentences for bullwhip

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Best Under $30 Closer in scale to a drawer pull than a coat hanger, this decorative wall hook works best for lightweight items like jewelry, keys, and bags with shorter straps.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
The distressed creak of nylon straps as the second coffin was lowered into the grave brought me back to the now.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of strap

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The crack when the punch landed sounded like a whip, splitting the air and bringing gasps from the crowd inside a ballroom at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

— Chris McKenna, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The cabbage wedge sits over a fluffy whip of tahini and labneh, all served beneath a crush of peanuts.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 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

Tending to crops, riding horses and working the land, these work boots were worn by farmers and cowboys alike.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
Texas barbecue is typically defined by salt-and-pepper brisket and pork ribs, but this new crop of halal pitmasters is adding inventive twists, often based on their own family heritages.

— Ulaa Kuziez, NPR, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of crop

Noun

The region is rich with bright maple, birch, aspen, and poplar trees, creating a diverse range of colors each fall.

— Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
As the air crisps and the region’s signature aspen and birch radiate gold, outdoor pursuits like hiking, biking, fishing, and off-roading grow even more inviting.

— Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026

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