Whip (Noun)
Meaning 1
A quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object; "the whip raised a red welt".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The coachman cracked the whip, striking the horse's flank with a loud snap.
- A whip of the towel stung her skin as her brother playfully snapped it at her.
- The whip of the belt left a painful bruise on his back.
- The whip of the branch cut through the air, barely missing her face.
- The whip of the riding crop raised a red welt on the horse's side.
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Meaning 2
An instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
A dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The strawberry shortcake was topped with a fluffy whipped cream and fresh fruit.
- To serve, the waiter spooned a dollop of the light orange-flavored whip over the cheesecake.
- At the diner, I indulged in a bowl of vanilla ice cream covered with chocolate whip and crushed nuts.
- This heavenly whip on the dessert consisted of fresh strawberries mixed into whipped cream and sweet vanilla sugar.
- Tiramisu can include the smooth taste of the creamy mascarpone cheese mix-ins paired well with its lighter companion in sweeten chocolate-dipped whip on the mousse coffee top dessert
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Meaning 4
A legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 5
(golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The golfer preferred a shaft with more whip to generate extra power in his swing.
- A shaft with too much whip can be difficult to control for inexperienced golfers.
- The new driver featured a shaft designed to reduce whip and provide a more consistent ball flight.
- Golfers with slower swing speeds often benefit from a shaft with more whip to increase their distance.
- The club's unique shaft design allowed for a surprising amount of whip without sacrificing accuracy.