Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Whippings.
Whippings - as a noun
Beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flagellation16flogging14lashing11tanning8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beating10drubbing14lacing9licking14thrashing16trouncing12whacking21Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A sound defeat
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
debacle12drubbing14slaughter13thrashing16trouncing12walloping15A sewing stitch passing over an edge diagonally
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
whipstitch23whipstitching27Hypernyms (Closely Related)
embroidery stitchsewing stitchHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Whippings - as an adjective satellite
Example Sentences
"In some countries, whippings are still used as a form of punishment."
"She had to endure several whippings in order to prove her loyalty to the tribe."
"The slave was subjected to cruel and frequent whippings."
"The law forbids corporal whippings as a disciplinary measure in schools."
"During the era of slavery, whippings were a common practice on plantations."
Word Game Points
Is WHIPPINGS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, whippings is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WHIPPINGS has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is WHIPPINGS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, whippings is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWHIPPINGS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is WHIPPINGS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, whippings is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWHIPPINGS has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.
