Definition of whip

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Whip (v. t.) To sew lightly; specifically, to form (a fabric) into gathers by loosely overcasting the rolled edge and drawing up the thread; as, to whip a ruffle..

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Whipcord :: Whipcord (n.) A kind of hard-twisted or braided cord, sometimes used for making whiplashes..
Lash :: Lash (v. t.) To strike with a lash ; to whip or scourge with a lash, or with something like one..
Whippletree :: Whippletree (n.) The cornel tree.
Silverfin :: Silverfin (n.) A small North American fresh-water cyprinoid fish (Notropis Whipplei).
Whip :: Whip (v. t.) To conquer; to defeat, as in a contest or game; to beat; to surpass..
Yarwhip :: Yarwhip (n.) The European bar-tailed godwit; -- called also yardkeep, and yarwhelp. See Godwit..
Chabuk :: Chabuk (n.) A long whip, such as is used in the East in the infliction of punishment..
Whip :: Whip (v. i.) To move nimbly; to start or turn suddenly and do something; to whisk; as, he whipped around the corner..
Snap :: Snap (v. t.) A sharp, abrupt sound, as that made by the crack of a whip; as, the snap of the trigger of a gun..
Whip :: Whip (v. t.) The long pennant. See Pennant (a.
Scourge :: Scourge (n.) To whip severely; to lash.
Whip :: Whip (v. t.) A person (as a member of Parliament) appointed to enforce party discipline, and secure the attendance of the members of a Parliament party at any important session, especially when their votes are needed..
Flagelliform :: Flagelliform (a.) Shaped like a whiplash; long, slender, round, flexible, and (comming) tapering..
Whipstaff :: Whipstaff (n.) A bar attached to the tiller, for convenience in steering..
Whip :: Whip (v. t.) The length of the arm reckoned from the shaft.
Whipstitch :: Whipstitch (n.) The act or process of whipstitching.
Lash :: Lash (n.) A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough; as, the culprit received thirty-nine lashes..
Breeching :: Breeching (n.) A whipping on the breech, or the act of whipping on the breech..
Shaft :: Shaft (n.) The handle or helve of certain tools, instruments, etc., as a hammer, a whip, etc..
Whip :: Whip (v. t.) To take or move by a sudden motion; to jerk; to snatch; -- with into, out, up, off, and the like..
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