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whip

verb
\ ˈhwip How to pronounce whip (audio) , ˈwip\
whipped; whipping

Definition of whip

 (Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to take, pull, snatch, jerk, or otherwise move very quickly and forcefully whipped out his gun— Green Peyton
2a(1) : to strike with a slender lithe implement (such as a lash or rod) especially as a punishment
(2) : spank
b : to drive or urge on by or as if by using a whip
c : to strike as a lash does rain whipped the pavement
3a : to bind or wrap (something, such as a rope or fishing rod) with cord for protection and strength
b : to wind or wrap around something
4 : to belabor with stinging words : abuse
5 : to seam or hem with shallow overcasting stitches
6 : to overcome decisively : defeat
7 : to stir up : incite —usually used with up trying to whip up a new emotion— Ellen Glasgow
8 : to produce in a hurry —usually used with up a sketch … an artist might whip up — The New York Times
9 : to fish (water) with rod, line, and artificial lure
10 : to beat (eggs, cream, etc.) into a froth with a utensil (such as a whisk or fork)
11 : to gather together or hold together for united action in the manner of a party whip

intransitive verb

1 : to proceed nimbly or quickly whipping through the supper dishes— C. B. Davis
2 : to thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash a flag … whipping out from its staff— H. A. Calahan
whip into shape
: to bring forcefully to a desired state or condition

whip

noun

Definition of whip (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : an instrument consisting usually of a handle and lash forming a flexible rod that is used for whipping
2 : a stroke or cut with or as if with a whip
3a : a dessert made by whipping a portion of the ingredients prune whip
b : a kitchen utensil made of braided or coiled wire or perforated metal with a handle and used in whipping
4 : one that handles a whip: such as
a : a driver of horses : coachman
b : whipper-in sense 1
5a : a member of a legislative body appointed by a political party to enforce party discipline and to secure the attendance of party members at important sessions
b often capitalized : a notice of forthcoming business sent weekly to each member of a political party in the British House of Commons
6 : a whipping or thrashing motion
7 : the quality of resembling a whip especially in being flexible
8 : whip antenna
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Verb

whipper noun

Noun

whiplike \ ˈhwip-​ËŒlÄ«k How to pronounce whiplike (audio) , ˈwip-​ \ adjective

Examples of whip in a Sentence

Verb

 The jockey whipped his horse. The riders were getting whipped around on the roller coaster. He suddenly whipped out a gun. He whipped off his jacket. The flag was whipping in the strong wind. A small branch whipped back and hit him. The wind whipped the ship's sails. The shortstop whipped the ball to first base. The winger whipped a pass toward the net.

Noun

 The rider cracked his whip and the horse began to run.
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 And now, with Hurricane Dorian whipping a path toward the barrier islands, residents and tourists have been advised to evacuate and seek shelter. — oregonlive, "Hurricane’s Dorian’s beeline past North Carolina will leave wild horses to ride it out, ‘butt to the wind’," 5 Sep. 2019 On the lighter side, heirloom tomato toast sounded ho-hum but impressed on arrival, spotlighting fresh local peaches and tomatoes on a base of whipped feta from Salisbury’s Baywater Farms. — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, "At Coelum, go for the foie, skip the CBD," 27 Aug. 2019 For me, Caring whipped up a high-octane take on the classic cocktail: an Espresso Old Fashioned. — Trevor Fraser, orlandosentinel.com, "Espresso Old Fashioned a unique comfort at Stardust Video & Coffee in Orlando," 15 Aug. 2019 Throwing down in the kitchen isn’t all about whipping up savory dishes. — Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, "These Baking Black Women Are All About The Sweet Life," 9 Aug. 2019 Meantime, a defensive tackle came fast after whipping another blocker. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column: One word for Kyler Murray’s NFL debut -- whew," 8 Aug. 2019 Ever since Saturday’s mass shooting carried out by a 21-year-old from North Texas, some have blamed Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric for whipping up hatred. — Dallas News, "While some in El Paso aren't happy about Trump visit, others hope city can teach him something," 6 Aug. 2019 Netanyahu was blamed by some for whipping up nationalist sentiment during this period and stoking the fervent atmosphere that led to Rabin’s assassination in 1995. — Washington Post, "Netanyahu is now Israel’s longest serving leader. Watch some of the key moments on his rocky road so far.," 20 July 2019 Take advantage of tomato season by whipping up your own fresh sauce. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Pasta with Marinated Cherry Tomato Sauce," 18 July 2019

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