Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whip
noun/verb
/wɪp/
Definition
A whip is a long, flexible tool used to strike or urge on animals, or for various forms of entertainment.
Examples
- The cowboy cracked his whip to signal the horses.
- She whipped the cream until it was fluffy.
- He felt a whip of wind as he stepped outside.
Meaning
To whip something means to strike it quickly with a flexible tool, or to move something rapidly.
Synonyms
- lash
- hit
- slap
- beat
- thrash
