WHIP

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A whip is a long, flexible piece of leather or other material attached to a handle that is used to inflict pain or punishment.

A person who uses a whip is also called a whip.

In politics, a whip is an official who makes sure that party members vote as they are supposed to.

To whip something is to use a whip on it.

In cooking, to whip a liquid is to beat it until it becomes thick.

Whipped cream is cream that has been whipped.

To whip up something is to prepare it quickly: She whipped up a batch of cookies.

striking

lash

Strike or bind

  • flogBeat with a whip
  • beatRhythmic pulse or strike
  • crackNarrow break or attempt

strike · snap · thrash · flick · switch · sting · welt · stripe · punish · discipline

tool

lash

Strike or bind

quirt · switch · cowhide · blacksnake · knout · rawhide · stockwhip · thong · handle · crack

movement

spin

Rapid rotation around axis

  • turnRotational movement
  • pivotPoint of rotation
  • swivelRotating connection point

jerk · dart · whirl · snap · swing · yank · wrench · pull · fling · toss

culinary

beat

Rhythmic pulse or strike

stiff peaks · meringue · whisk · froth · chantilly · mousse · frosting · egg whites · mixer · bowl

defeat

beat

Rhythmic pulse or strike

  • trounceDefeat decisively
  • routOverwhelming one-sided victory
  • crushCompress with force

thrash · demolish · pummel · clobber · wallop · drub · annihilate · shellac · cream · destroy

equestrian

crop

Cultivated agricultural plants

  • jockeyProfessional race rider
  • spurIncentive or heel device
  • riderOne who mounts transport

reins · mount · gallop · racehorse · dressage · harness · coach · carriage · trot · canter

political

floor

Indoor walking surface

  • partyGathering for celebration
  • caucusParty selection meeting
  • voteFormal choice expression

discipline · tally · legislator · Congress · lobby · division · enforce · marshal · headcount · bloc

Categories
Opposites
implement/tool function

WHIPcarrot

Edible orange taproot

treat · reward · comfort blanket · salve · balm

action quality

WHIPcaress

Gentle loving touch

stroke · soothe · pat · gentle · crawl

political party role

WHIPbackbencher

Rank-and-file parliamentarian

independent · maverick · rebel · free vote · conscience vote

Phrases
Family

whips, whipped, whipping, whipper, whiplash, whipsaw, whipcord, bullwhip, horsewhip

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG