whip

B2
Pronunciation
/wɪp/
Noun
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

A lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a sharp "crack" sound for directing or herding animals.

Example Sentences
  • I had to use the whip to get the sheep's attention.
2 Definition

A blow administered with a whip.

3 Definition

A whipper-in.

4 Definition

A member of a political party who is in charge of enforcing the party's policies in votes.

Example Sentences
  • I was going to vote against the bill, but the party whip came to see me and made it clear I needed to vote for it.
5 Definition

(UK politics, with definite article) A document distributed weekly to MPs by party whips informing them of upcoming votes in parliament.

6 Definition

Whipped cream.

Example Sentences
  • Did you want to add some whip to your coffee, ma'am?
7 Definition

A purchase in which one block is used to gain a 2:1 mechanical advantage.

8 Definition

A mode of personal motorized transportation; an automobile, all makes and models including motorcycles, excluding public transportation.

Example Sentences
  • Come on, let's take my whip so we can get there in time.
9 Definition

A move in which one player transfers momentum to another.

10 Definition

A whipping motion; a thrashing about.

Example Sentences
  • I was startled by the whip of the rope when it finally snapped.
11 Definition

The quality of being whiplike or flexible; suppleness, as of the shaft of a golf club.

12 Definition

Any of various pieces that operate with a quick vibratory motion

13 Definition

A coach driver; a coachman.

Verb
17 definition(s)
1 Definition

To hit with a whip.

Example Sentences
  • The rider whipped the horse.
2 Definition

(by extension) To hit with any flexible object.

Example Sentences
  • I whipped her with a newspaper.
3 Definition

To defeat, as in a contest or game.

4 Definition

To mix in a rapid aerating fashion, especially food.

Example Sentences
  • to whip eggs or cream
5 Definition

To urge into action or obedience.

Example Sentences
  • He whipped the department into shape.
6 Definition

To enforce a member voting in accordance with party policy.

7 Definition

To bind the end of a rope with twine or other small stuff to prevent its unlaying: fraying or unravelling.

8 Definition

To hoist or purchase by means of a whip.

9 Definition

To sew lightly; specifically, to form (a fabric) into gathers by loosely overcasting the rolled edge and drawing up the thread.

Example Sentences
  • to whip a ruffle
10 Definition

To throw or kick an object at a high velocity.

Example Sentences
  • He whipped the ball at me.
11 Definition

To fish a body of water especially by making repeated casts.

12 Definition

To snap back and forth like a whip.

Example Sentences
  • The pennants whipped in the wind.
13 Definition

To move very fast.

Example Sentences
  • The wind whipped through the valley.
14 Definition

To move (something) very fast; often with up, out, etc.

15 Definition

To transfer momentum from one skater to another.

16 Definition

To lash with sarcasm, abuse, etc.

17 Definition

To thrash; to beat out, as grain, by striking.

Example Sentences
  • to whip wheat