whip

Definitions

• 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.
• A blow administered with a whip.
• (hunting) A whipper-in.
• (politics) A member of a political party who is in charge of enforcing the party's policies in votes.
• (UK politics) A document distributed weekly to MPs by party whips informing them of upcoming votes in parliament.
• Whipped cream.
• (nautical) A purchase in which one block is used to gain a 2:1 mechanical advantage.
• (AAVE) A mode of personal motorized transportation; an automobile, all makes and models including motorcycles, excluding public transportation.
• (roller derby) A move in which one player transfers momentum to another.
• A whipping motion; a thrashing about.
• The quality of being whiplike or flexible; suppleness, as of the shaft of a golf club.
• Any of various pieces that operate with a quick vibratory motion
• (historical) A coach driver; a coachman.