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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.

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