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noun

Definition of quirtnext
as in strap

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verb

as in to strap

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Recent Examples of quirt
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quirt
  1. strap
  2. leather
  3. bullwhip
  4. horsewhip
  5. hickory
  6. lash
  7. birch
  8. whip
Noun
  • As for the strap, the model comes equipped with a gray saffiano calf leather iteration, complete with beige calf leather lining.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026
  • With its open toe, the Sandaloo elegantly reveals the foot, while the wide strap and sturdy heel provides a feeling of security.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of strap
Verb
  • From pencil to pleated, mini to knee-length, sheer to leather, and understated to embellished — the skirt ruled the runway.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of leather
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
  • In reality, Watson wasn’t a bar fighter or famous for horsewhipping cowboys.
    — Eliza McGraw, Smithsonian, 12 Mar. 2018
Definition of horsewhip
Noun
  • While most leaves, except for yew, are not a problem, black walnuts, sago palm fruit, and hickory nuts are toxic to pets.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The multicolor look is contrasted by a more restrained Japan-exclusive Gray/Black/Beige style which features a gray denim base and the same hickory stripe overlays found on the Estate Blue colorway.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of hickory
Verb
  • Heavy rains lashed the Gaza Strip, flooding tents and intensifying the misery of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Trump lashed out at Pirro over the admission and has continued to claim vandals were to blame.
    — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of lash
Noun
  • Zook Cabins The interior is finished in birch ply, with vinyl flooring, and features a pleasantly modern and clean cabin-like aesthetic.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Most of the color right now is coming from early-changing tree species such as dogwood, sourwood, red maple, black gum, tulip poplar and birch.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of birch
Verb
  • There’s getting into shape and then there’s whipping a company into shape, preparing it for the fast-moving future.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Now comes Denver, which whipped the Panthers in Super Bowl 50 because Carolina couldn’t handle the Broncos’ pass rush.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of whip

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“Quirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quirt. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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