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WHIP

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There are 11 meanings of the word Whip.

How to pronounce whip:

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Whip - as a noun

An instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
instrument12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
party whip

A dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
afters9dessert8sweet8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club

A quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object

Example: "The whip raised a red welt"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lash7whiplash19

Whip - as a verb

Beat severely with a whip or rod

Example: "The teacher often flogged the students"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flog8lash7lather9slash8strap7trounce9welt7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beat6work over
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Defeat thoroughly

Example: "He mopped up the floor with his opponents"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mop uppip7rack upworst8

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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lash7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
strike10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Whip with or as if with a wire whisk

Example: "Whisk the eggs"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
whisk15

Subject to harsh criticism

Example: "The senator blistered the administration in his speech on friday"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blister9scald8scorch13

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."
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Word Game Points

Is WHIP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, whip is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
WHIP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is WHIP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, whip is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WHIP has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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