whipcracks
Sharp leather snaps
Whipcracks are the sharp, explosive sounds made when a whip is snapped through the air.
The crack results from the tip of the whip breaking the sound barrier, creating a small sonic boom.
The term extends to any similar sharp snapping sounds: the whipcracks of gunfire echoed through the canyon.
As a verb form, it describes the action of making such sounds or moving with similar sudden force.
Strike or bind
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- flickBrief, sharp motion
- snapSudden sharp sound
- stingSharp wound from insect
welt · leather · cowhide · braided · tip · popper · stockman · Indiana Jones
Sudden sharp sound
- joltAbrupt forceful shake
- flashBrief burst of light
- startleFrighten suddenly
- flinchInvoluntary retreat from threat
shock · burst · split-second · instantaneous · abrupt · explosive · sharp · unexpected
Authoritative instruction given
- controlAuthority to direct
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- enforcementCompelling compliance with rules
- orderMethodical arrangement or request
strictness · dominance · mastery · obedience · subjugation · intimidation · taskmaster · overseer
snap
Sudden sharp sound
smack · clap · bang · report · slap · flick · swish · echo · gunshot · thunderclap
lash
Strike or bind
sting · welt · leather · cowhide · braided · tip · popper · stockman · Indiana Jones · circus
snap
Sudden sharp sound
flinch · shock · burst · split-second · instantaneous · abrupt · explosive · sharp · unexpected · quick
command
Authoritative instruction given
- controlAuthority to direct
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- enforcementCompelling compliance with rules
order · strictness · dominance · mastery · obedience · subjugation · intimidation · taskmaster · overseer · ringmaster
whipcrackssilence
Total lack of sound
hush · quiet · stillness · muted tones · hushed tones