Whipper (Noun)
Meaning
A person who administers punishment by wielding a switch or whip.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The notorious whipper of the prison was feared by all the inmates for his ruthless methods of discipline.
- In the 19th century, the role of the whipper was a common occupation in many correctional facilities.
- The cruel whipper took great pleasure in inflicting pain on the prisoners under his care.
- As the designated whipper of the ship, he was responsible for maintaining order among the crew.
- The whipper's loud cracking of the whip sent shivers down the spines of the misbehaving children.