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1.nounA 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."I had to use the whip to get the sheep's attention."
2.nounA blow administered with a whip.
3.nounA whipper-in.
4.nounA member of a political party who is in charge of enforcing the party's policies in votes."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."
5.noun(UK politics, with definite article) A document distributed weekly to MPs by party whips informing them of upcoming votes in parliament.
6.nounWhipped cream."Did you want to add some whip to your coffee, ma'am?"
7.nounA purchase in which one block is used to gain a 2:1 mechanical advantage.
8.nounA mode of personal motorized transportation; an automobile, all makes and models including motorcycles, excluding public transportation."Come on, let's take my whip so we can get there in time."
9.nounA move in which one player transfers momentum to another.
10.nounA whipping motion; a thrashing about."I was startled by the whip of the rope when it finally snapped."
11.nounThe quality of being whiplike or flexible; suppleness, as of the shaft of a golf club.
12.nounAny of various pieces that operate with a quick vibratory motion
13.nounA coach driver; a coachman.
14.verbTo hit with a whip."The rider whipped the horse."
15.verb(by extension) To hit with any flexible object."I whipped her with a newspaper."
16.verbTo defeat, as in a contest or game.
17.verbTo mix in a rapid aerating fashion, especially food."to whip eggs or cream"
18.verbTo urge into action or obedience."He whipped the department into shape."
19.verbTo enforce a member voting in accordance with party policy.
20.verbTo bind the end of a rope with twine or other small stuff to prevent its unlaying: fraying or unravelling.
21.verbTo hoist or purchase by means of a whip.
22.verbTo sew lightly; specifically, to form (a fabric) into gathers by loosely overcasting the rolled edge and drawing up the thread."to whip a ruffle"
23.verbTo throw or kick an object at a high velocity."He whipped the ball at me."
24.verbTo fish a body of water especially by making repeated casts.
25.verbTo snap back and forth like a whip."The pennants whipped in the wind."
26.verbTo move very fast."The wind whipped through the valley."
27.verbTo move (something) very fast; often with up, out, etc.
28.verbTo transfer momentum from one skater to another.
29.verbTo lash with sarcasm, abuse, etc.
30.verbTo thrash; to beat out, as grain, by striking."to whip wheat"