whip

[US]/wɪp/
[UK]/wɪp/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. beat with a whip; incite; stir vigorously; defeat thoroughly
n. a long strip of leather or rope used for striking or as a fastening; a driver of a carriage; a utensil for mixing ingredients
vi. strike with a whip; move quickly; beat rhythmically

Phrases & Collocations

whip cream

whip into shape

whip the horse

whip and spur

whip up

whip in

crack the whip

whip out

Example Sentences

tea with whips of sugar.

whip up racist sentiments

whip up a light lunch.

I can easily whip up an omelet.

whips, harness and saddlery.

Our team can whip your team.

The whip cracked threateningly.

Whip the ingredients into a smooth paste.

It's cruel to use a whip to punish a child.

I'll whip up a meal in no time.

the bank was eager to whip the company into shape for eventual sale.

he asked for the whip to be withdrawn from them.

cleaning may consist of a quick dust or whip round.

The government knows that the army have the whip hand.

whipped up the mob; whip up enthusiasm.

There isn't much call for buggy whips today.

The new captain soon got the whip hand over the crew.

A hound yelped briefly as a whip cracked.

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