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whip [ˈwɪp]

1 whip noun
  • a long, thin piece of leather or similar material that is attached to a handle and that is used for hitting a person as punishment or to hit an animal (such as a horse) to make it move faster
  • a member of a legislature (such as the U.S. Congress or the British Parliament) who is appointed by a political party to make sure that other members are present when votes are taken and that they do the things that they are expected to do
  • a light dessert made by mixing together sweet ingredients

2 whip verb
  • to hit (a person or animal) with a whip or with something that is like a whip
  • to move (something) to a different position or remove (something) from a place quickly and forcefully
  • to move quickly or forcefully