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Definition of quirt

as in strap

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as in to strap

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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

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Noun

The shoes, which feature only a cap on the heel and two ankle straps, debuted as part of Matthieu Blazy’s first Chanel Cruise collection in April.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
The sandals have faux leather on the back and flexible elastic straps that easily form to our feet.

— Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of strap

Noun

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
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

Definition of bullwhip

Noun

The result was a blend of tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, honey, molasses, mustard, horseradish, lemon juice, onions, garlic, peppers, hickory smoke, spices and salt.

— Evan Moore August 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026
Sugar maples, oaks and hickory trees turn the bluffs red, orange, and gold.

— Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026

Definition of hickory

Verb

Workers lashed the broad branches together with steel cables and chains.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Vinicius Jr started each of Brazil’s five matches at the World Cup and played a starring role in the group stage, lashing in an excellent goal against Morocco, scoring and assisting against Haiti, and adding a brace against Scotland.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of lash

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With $3 Miller High Lifes, birch beer on tap and Yoo-Hoo a suggested pairing, Hiram’s is a throwback to a simpler (and cheaper) time.

— Matt Cortina, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
At their home, the custom birch dining table hosts client meetings by day and family dinners at night.

— Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of birch

Verb

If a recipe calls for 1 cup (unwhipped) whipping cream, substitute 2 cups whipped dessert topping, such as Cool Whip.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026
The first drops of espresso are vigorously whipped with sugar into a thick espumita froth inside the cup, before the rest is poured in, causing the caramelly-brown foam to rise to the top.

— Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of whip

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