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Uncommonwhip
The correct spelling is whip.
How to pronounce whip
/wɪp/
nounIPA: /wɪp/
Say it like: Wip
The correct spelling is whip. 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" soun… For example: "I had to use the whip to get the sheep's attention."
Usage Examples
“I had to use the whip to get the sheep's attention.”
“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.”
“Did you want to add some whip to your coffee, ma'am?”
Meanings
noun
- 1.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.
- 2.A blow administered with a whip.
- 3.A whipper-in.
- 4.A member of a political party who is in charge of enforcing the party's policies in votes.
- 5.(UK politics, with definite article) A document distributed weekly to MPs by party whips informing them of upcoming votes in parliament.
verb
- 1.To hit with a whip.
- 2.(by extension) To hit with any flexible object.
- 3.To defeat, as in a contest or game.
- 4.To mix in a rapid aerating fashion, especially food.
- 5.To urge into action or obedience.
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