|
|
whip
|
|
- pronunciation:
- wIp
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
whips, whipping, whipped |
| definition 1: |
to strike or beat with quick, repeated strokes with a long, thin strap, or a rod.
You should never whip the dog.- synonyms:
- lash
- similar words:
- flail, thrash, thresh
|
| definition 2: |
to strike with the motion or force of a whip.
The wind whipped the sheets on the line.- similar words:
- agitate, flap, flutter, wave
|
| definition 3: |
to take off or out with sudden force; pull (usually followed by "off" or "out").
She whipped out her driver's license.- synonyms:
- snatch
- similar words:
- flick, grab, pull, whisk, yank
|
| definition 4: |
to beat into a froth.
I whipped the cream for our pies.- synonyms:
- beat
- similar words:
- blend, cream, froth, mix
|
| definition 5: |
(informal) to defeat.
He whipped his opponent in the tennis match.- synonyms:
- crush, lick, outdo, top
- similar words:
- beat, defeat, shellac, surpass, thrash
|
| definition 6: |
to move suddenly or quickly; dash.
The dog whipped across the yard.- synonyms:
- dart, dash, zip
- similar words:
- flit, fly, lash, rush, scurry, shoot, streak
|
| related words: |
beat, churn, down, stir, upset |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a long, thin cord, strap, or rod, often used to strike a person or an animal.
A whip can be used as a weapon, or to prod an animal.
- synonyms:
- lash, rod
- similar words:
- birch, cane, cord, cowhide, switch
|
|
|
| derivations: |
whiplike (adj.), whipper (n.) |
|
|