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Definition of knout

as in quirt

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as in to quirt

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Noun

The sedate throwing of flowers erupted into a fistfight, a ministampede and people lashed with whips and riding quirts.

— John MacCormack, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Apr. 2018

Definition of quirt

Verb

Those getting leathered up are Léa Seydoux, Dave Bautista, Kelvin Harrison Jr, Lily-Rose Depp, Doona Bae, Riley Keough, Chris Pine and Cate Blanchett.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
The primary bath’s limestone floor tiles and deeply veined Cielo leathered quartzite reinforce the space’s quiet, earthy palette.

— Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of leather

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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

Definition of birch

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These are just two of the many scenes of destruction the hurricane has left in Hawaii after lashing the state’s western islands with heavy rain, widespread flooding and tropical-storm-force winds on Monday and Tuesday.

— Liz Kreutz, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026
On another social media app, X, Ellin continued to lash out against the ad.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of lash

Noun

Another drover rides beside the herd, periodically cracking a bullwhip.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
The bullwhip effect occurs when minor changes in customer demand cause large, chaotic fluctuations in orders further upstream and lead to excess inventory.

— Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of bullwhip

Verb

Who wouldn’t like to whip out a formula that enabled you to judge this action as evil and the other as merely wrong?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Michele plays Darcy Miles, a Pilates Princess and trainer who, when asked to whip her girls into shape, flexes her muscles too hard.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of whip

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