Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Whip.
How to pronounce whip:
US
Whip - as a noun
An instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
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A dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit
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(golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club
Whip - as a verb
Beat severely with a whip or rod
Example: "The teacher often flogged the students"
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Defeat thoroughly
Example: "He mopped up the floor with his opponents"
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Thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash
Example: "The tall grass whipped in the wind"
Strike as if by whipping
Example: "The curtain whipped her face"
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Example Sentences
"She cracked the whip to get the horse to move faster."
"The jockey used the whip to urge the horse to run faster."
"He gave the horse a lash with the whip."
"The trainer used a long whip to train the lion."
"The sound of the whip made the dog retreat."
Word Game Points
Is WHIP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, whip is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WHIP has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is WHIP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, whip is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWHIP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is WHIP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, whip is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWHIP has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
