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whips

/wɪps/

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noun

A lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a sharp "crack" sound for directing or herding animals.

Examples :

"The horse trainer carries several whips to guide the horses during the show. "

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A blow administered with a whip.

Examples :

"The horse showed marks from the cruel whips it received. "

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A whipper-in.

Examples :

"The hunt master relied on his whips to keep the hounds together and moving in the right direction during the fox hunt. "

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A member of a political party who is in charge of enforcing the party's policies in votes.

Examples :

"I was going to vote against the bill, but the party whip came to see me and made it clear I needed to vote for it."

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(UK politics, with definite article) A document distributed weekly to MPs by party whips informing them of upcoming votes in parliament.

Examples :

"The party whips are essential reading for MPs to know when and how to vote in Parliament. "

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noun

Examples :

"I added extra whips to my hot chocolate. "

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A purchase in which one block is used to gain a 2:1 mechanical advantage.

Examples :

"To lift the heavy engine block, the mechanic used a system of whips, making the task twice as easy. "

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A mode of personal motorized transportation; an automobile, all makes and models including motorcycles, excluding public transportation.

Examples :

""He collects old whips; his garage is full of classic cars and motorcycles." "

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A move in which one player transfers momentum to another.

Examples :

"The basketball player's powerful whips allowed him to pass the ball quickly to his teammate. "

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A whipping motion; a thrashing about.

Examples :

"I was startled by the whip of the rope when it finally snapped."

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The quality of being whiplike or flexible; suppleness, as of the shaft of a golf club.

Examples :

"The new fishing rod felt strong, but the angler was concerned about its whips, fearing it wouldn't be flexible enough to cast a light lure effectively. "

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Any of various pieces that operate with a quick vibratory motion

Examples :

"The kitchen mixer has two metal whips that quickly beat the cream into a fluffy topping. "

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A coach driver; a coachman.

Examples :

"In the old Western film, the whips cracked his long leather lash, urging the horses to pull the stagecoach faster. "

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verb

To hit with a whip.

Examples :

"The rider whipped the horse."

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(by extension) To hit with any flexible object.

Examples :

"I whipped her with a newspaper."

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To defeat, as in a contest or game.

Examples :

"The soccer team whipped the other team 5-0. "

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To mix in a rapid aerating fashion, especially food.

Examples :

"to whip eggs or cream"

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To urge into action or obedience.

Examples :

"He whipped the department into shape."

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To enforce a member voting in accordance with party policy.

Examples :

"The senator whips his party members to vote in favor of the new environmental bill. "

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To bind the end of a rope with twine or other small stuff to prevent its unlaying: fraying or unravelling.

Examples :

"The sailor carefully whips the rope's end to stop it from unraveling in the salty air. "

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To hoist or purchase by means of a whip.

Examples :

"The sailors whips the heavy crate of supplies from the dock onto the ship's deck. "

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To sew lightly; specifically, to form (a fabric) into gathers by loosely overcasting the rolled edge and drawing up the thread.

Examples :

"to whip a ruffle"

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To throw or kick an object at a high velocity.

Examples :

"He whipped the ball at me."

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To fish a body of water especially by making repeated casts.

Examples :

"The fisherman whips the lake all morning, hoping to catch a bass. "

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To snap back and forth like a whip.

Examples :

"The pennants whipped in the wind."

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To move very fast.

Examples :

"The wind whipped through the valley."

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To move (something) very fast; often with up, out, etc.

Examples :

"The dog whips his tail back and forth when he's happy. "

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To transfer momentum from one skater to another.

Examples :

"The skater in front whips his teammate around, giving him a burst of speed. "

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To lash with sarcasm, abuse, etc.

Examples :

"The manager often whips his employees with harsh criticism, even for minor mistakes. "

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To thrash; to beat out, as grain, by striking.

Examples :

"to whip wheat"