Definition of “whip”
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A 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.
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A member of a political party who is in charge of enforcing the party's policies in votes.
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Whipped cream.
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A purchase in which one block is used to gain a 2:1 mechanical advantage.
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A mode of personal motorized transportation; an automobile, all makes and models including motorcycles, excluding public transportation.
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A move in which one player transfers momentum to another.
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verb:
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To hit with a whip.
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By extension, to hit with any flexible object.
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To defeat.
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To mix in a rapid aerating fashion, especially food.
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To urge into action.
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To bind the end of a rope with twine or other small stuff to prevent its unlaying: fraying or unravelling.
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To throw or kick an object at a high velocity.
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To fish a body of water especially by making repeated casts.
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To snap back and forth like a whip.
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To move very fast.
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(roller derby) To transfer momentum from one skater to another.
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