whip

//wɪp//
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Noun

whipSingular
whipsPlural
1

A long, flexible instrument used for striking or driving animals or people.

The rider cracked the whip to make the horse run faster.

2

A member of a political party responsible for ensuring party discipline and attendance at votes.

The party whip urged all members to attend the important vote.

3

A dessert made by whipping cream or eggs into a light, fluffy consistency.

She made a delicious lemon whip for dessert.

Synonym

Verb

whipInfinitive
whipPresent tense
whippedPast tense
whippedPast participle
whippingPresent participle
whipsThird-person singular
1

To strike with a whip or similar instrument.

The rider whipped the horse to make it run faster.

2

To beat cream, eggs, or other ingredients rapidly to incorporate air and create a light texture.

Whip the cream until it forms soft peaks.

3

To move or pull something quickly and suddenly.

She whipped out her phone to take a picture.

4

To defeat decisively in a competition or contest.

Our team whipped the opponents 5-0 in the final match.