verbπShareTo hit with a whip."The rider whipped the horse."actionweaponinhumanpolicemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(by extension) To hit with any flexible object."I whipped her with a newspaper."actionweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo defeat, as in a contest or game."Our team is whipping the competition this year; we've won every game! "sportgameachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mix in a rapid aerating fashion, especially food."to whip eggs or cream"foodutensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo urge into action or obedience."He whipped the department into shape."actionattitudeworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo enforce a member voting in accordance with party policy."The party whip urged the members to vote in favor of the new budget proposal. "politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bind the end of a rope with twine or other small stuff to prevent its unlaying: fraying or unravelling."The sailor carefully whipping the end of the rope prevented it from fraying. "nauticaltechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hoist or purchase by means of a whip."The farmer used a long whip to whip the heavy bale of hay onto the wagon. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sew lightly; specifically, to form (a fabric) into gathers by loosely overcasting the rolled edge and drawing up the thread."to whip a ruffle"materialstyleactionweartechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo throw or kick an object at a high velocity."He whipped the ball at me."actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fish a body of water especially by making repeated casts."The fisherman was whipping the lake for trout all morning. "fishsportnauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo snap back and forth like a whip."The pennants whipped in the wind."actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move very fast."The wind whipped through the valley."actionenergyvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move (something) very fast; often with up, out, etc."The chef was whipping cream into stiff peaks for the dessert. "actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo transfer momentum from one skater to another."The ice-skater expertly whipped momentum from her partner, propelling him forward. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lash with sarcasm, abuse, etc."My boss was whipping me with sarcastic comments all morning about my presentation. "attitudeactioncommunicationlanguagecharacternegativeinhumanemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo thrash; to beat out, as grain, by striking."to whip wheat"actionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe punishment of being whipped."The teacher's harsh whipping was a common punishment in the school. "lawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA heavy defeat; a thrashing."The opposing team's victory was a complete whipping, leaving our team demoralized. "outcomesportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cooking technique in which air is incorporated into cream etc."The recipe calls for 3 minutes of whipping to make the cream light and fluffy. "foodutensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cord or thread used to lash or bind something."The carpenter used a strong whipping to tie the wood planks together securely. "nauticalsailingitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(whipping) The lashing of the end of a rope. (FM 55-501)."The sailor expertly controlled the whipping of the rope, securing the cargo. "nauticaltechnicalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe sewing of the edges of single leaves in sections by overcasting the thread."The intricate whipping on the delicate silk leaves added a beautiful, finished touch to the scrapbook page. "technicalwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading