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Meaning of whips
noun
- 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. Example: I had to use the whip to get the sheep's attention.
- A blow administered with a whip.
- A whipper-in.
- A member of a political party who is in charge of enforcing the party's policies in votes. Example: 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.
- (UK politics, with definite article) A document distributed weekly to MPs by party whips informing them of upcoming votes in parliament.
verb
- To hit with a whip. Example: The rider whipped the horse.
- (by extension) To hit with any flexible object. Example: I whipped her with a newspaper.
- To defeat, as in a contest or game.
- To mix in a rapid aerating fashion, especially food. Example: to whip eggs or cream
- To urge into action or obedience. Example: He whipped the department into shape.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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