whip
n 1: an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used
for whipping
2: a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline
[syn: {party whip}]
3: a quick blow with a whip [syn: {lash}, {whiplash}]
v 1: beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged
the students" [syn: {flog}, {welt}, {lather}, {lash}, {slash},
{strap}, {trounce}]
2: colloquial usage; defeat thoroughly; "He mopped up the floor
with his opponents" [syn: {worst}, {pip}, {mop up}, {rack
up}]
3: thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash; "The tall
grass whipped in the wind"
4: strike as if by whipping; "The curtain whipped her face"
[syn: {lash}]
5: whip; "whisk the eggs" [syn: {whisk}]
6: scorch with words; "blistering criticism; whipping
comments" [syn: {blister}]