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Meaning ofwhipin English

whip

us//wɪp//uk//wɪp//

Pluralwhips
Past Tensewhipped
Participle Verbwhipping
Third Person Singularwhips

Definitions

Noun
1. a flexible rod for directing animals; creating a sharp sound
2. an instrument for corporal punishment
3. a blow from a whip; a strike
  The rider gave the horse a sharp whip to make it run faster.
4. a party member enforcing policies
  The party whip ensured that all members voted according to the agreed policy.
5. a whip is a sudden motion; thrashing
  The sudden whip of the tree branch startled the hikers.
6. it describes something flexible or whiplike; suppleness
  The gymnast's whip-like movements impressed the judges with her suppleness.
7. a part that moves quickly; vibrating
  The loose whip of the power line sparked in the storm.
8. a document listing parliamentary votes (UK politics)
  The party issued a whip to ensure all members voted for the bill.
9. a hunter's assistant
  The hunter brought a whip to help track the deer.
10. a party member enforcing policies
  The party appointed a whip to ensure discipline among its members.
11. a parliamentary party status (UK politics); disciplinary measure
  The party leader imposed a whip on the members to ensure they voted for the bill.
12. a nautical purchase for mechanical advantage
  The sailor used a whip to lift the heavy cargo on the ship.
13. a personal vehicle (car, motorcycle)
  She bought a new whip and took it for a spin around the block.
14. a roller derby momentum transfer move
  The skater executed a perfect whip, transferring her speed to her teammate.
15. a piano action component; rocking part
  The whip in the piano action helps to regulate the movement of the hammers.
16. a historical coach driver; handled horses
  The coach driver, also known as a whip, expertly handled the horses during the journey.
Verb
1. to sew lightly; forming gathers in fabric
  She will whip the edges of the curtain to create a decorative effect.
2. to thrash or beat out (grain, etc.); separate
  Farmers whip the grains to separate them from the chaff.
3. to hit with a whip; inflict pain
  The trainer used a whip to discipline the dog for bad behavior.
4. to defeat someone; win a contest
  The new policy will whip the company into shape and increase productivity.
5. to mix rapidly; aerate food
  To whip the cream, you need to mix it rapidly until it becomes stiff.
6. to urge into action; demand obedience
  The coach will whip the team into shape by demanding strict obedience and discipline.
7. to enforce party voting policy
  The party leader will whip the members to ensure they vote for the proposed law.
8. to hoist using a rope or pulley system
  The crew used a whip to lift the heavy cargo onto the ship.
9. to throw or kick something forcefully; at high speed
  The athlete will whip the ball to her teammate with great force.
10. to fish by making repeated casts
  The fisherman likes to whip his line into the water to catch fish.
11. to snap back and forth quickly
  The flag whip cracked loudly in the strong wind.
12. to move rapidly; with quick motion
  The athlete learned to whip her arms to increase her running speed.
13. to move something quickly; with force
  The athlete learned to whip the ball with great force to score a goal.
14. to transfer momentum (in roller derby)
  The roller derby player successfully whipped her teammate to transfer momentum.
15. to criticize harshly (with words)
  The media will whip the government for their handling of the crisis.

Compounds / Phrases

horsewhip whipstitch whipstitching party whip whip up whip out coachwhip whipsnakes whipstitched whipstitches dressage whip