whip

A noun referring to a flexible instrument, typically made of leather or cord, used for striking or urging on animals or people.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее гибкий инструмент, обычно из кожи или шнура, используемый для ударов или понукания животных или людей.esSustantivo que designa un instrumento flexible, generalmente de cuero o cuerda, usado para golpear o azuzar a animales o personas.frInstrument flexible, généralement en cuir ou en corde, servant à frapper ou à stimuler des animaux ou des personnes.deFlexibles Werkzeug, meist aus Leder oder Schnur, das zum Schlagen oder Antreiben von Tieren oder Menschen dient.ptSubstantivo que designa um instrumento flexível, geralmente de couro ou corda, usado para bater ou para incitar animais ou pessoas. Também pode se referir ao chicote usado para castigar pessoas.zh一种柔韧的工具，通常由皮革或绳索制成，用来抽打或驱赶动物或人。arاسم يشير إلى أداة مرنة تُصنع عادةً من الجلد أو الحبل وتُستخدم للضرب أو لتحريك الحيوانات أو حثّها على السير، ويُستخدم أيضًا مجازًا للإشارة إلى السلطة أو السيطرة.

1. Striking tool B1 formal

   A long, thin piece of leather or cord with a handle, used for hitting animals or people.

   • The cowboy cracked his whip to drive the cattle.
   • He used a whip to train the horse.
   • The whip was made of braided leather.

   ruКнутesLátigofrFouetdePeitscheptChicotezh鞭子arسوط

   Synonyms: birchcatfloggerlashscourgeswitch

2. Political whip B2 formal british

   A member of a political party in a legislature whose role is to ensure party discipline and attendance.

   • The chief whip called all members to vote on the bill.
   • She served as the party whip for three years.
   • The whip's job is to maintain party unity.

   ruПартийный организаторesLátigo de partidofrWhip (discipline de parti)deFraktionsdiszipliniererptLíder de bancadazh党鞭arمنظم الحزب

   Synonyms: party whip

3. Dessert B1 informal

   A light, fluffy dessert made by beating cream or egg whites until stiff.

   • She made a delicious fruit whip for dessert.
   • The chocolate whip was topped with fresh berries.
   • This recipe for lemon whip is quick and easy.

   ruДесертesEspuma dulce batidafrMoussedeDessertcremeptSobremesa aeradazh打发甜点arحلوى مخفوقة

• whips plural form
• whips' possessive plural form
• whip's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of striking or beating something with a flexible instrument, or moving something quickly and forcefully.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия удара или битья чем-либо гибким инструментом, или быстрого и резкого перемещения чего-либо.esVerbo que denota la acción de golpear o azotar con un instrumento flexible, o de mover algo rápida y bruscamente; también se usa para batir (como nata o huevos) o arrancar algo de un tirón.frVerbe désignant l'action de frapper avec un instrument flexible, ou de déplacer quelque chose rapidement et brusquement, ou encore de battre (des œufs, de la crème) pour les rendre mousseux.deVerb, das eine Schlag- oder Peitschbewegung mit einem flexiblen Gegenstand bezeichnet oder eine schnelle, ruckartige Bewegung von etwas.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de bater ou golpear com um instrumento flexível, como um chicote, ou de mover algo de forma rápida e brusca; também pode significar bater ingredientes para misturá-los ou incorporar ar.zh用鞭子等柔性工具抽打或击打；也指快速有力地移动某物，或搅打食材至起泡。arفعل يدل على الضرب أو الجلد بأداة مرنة كالسوط، أو على الحركة السريعة المفاجئة، أو على خفق السائل أو الطعام لخلطه، أو على الانتزاع أو السحب بقوة.

1. Strike with a whip B1 formal

   To hit someone or something with a whip as a punishment or to urge movement.

   • The rider whipped the horse to make it go faster.
   • In the past, slaves were often whipped for disobedience.
   • He threatened to whip the dog if it didn't behave.

   ruУдарить кнутомesAzotar con látigofrFouetterdeMit der Peitsche schlagenptChicotearzh鞭打arالضرب بالسوط

   Synonyms: beatbirchcanefloghorsewhiplashscourgestrapswitchthrash

2. Move quickly or suddenly B1 informal

   To move or pull something with a sudden, swift motion.

   • She whipped her phone out of her pocket.
   • He whipped around when he heard his name.
   • The wind whipped the leaves off the trees.

   ruРезко двигатьesSacudir o moverse rápidamentefrfiler brusquementdeSchnell bewegenptMover bruscamentezh迅速移动arالحركة السريعة المفاجئة

   Synonyms: dartdashflingjerkrushsnatchwhiskyank

   Antonyms: dragdrawhaulpulltrailtug

3. Defeat decisively B2 informal american

   To defeat someone thoroughly in a competition or argument.

   • Our team whipped the opposition in the final match.
   • She whipped her opponent in the debate.
   • They got whipped in the election.

   ruРазгромитьesDerrotar contundentementefrbattre à plates couturesdeVernichtend schlagenptDerrotar de forma decisivazh击败arسحق

   Synonyms: beatclobbercrushdrubhammerroutsmotherthrashtrouncewallop

   Antonyms: losesurrenderyield

4. Prepare quickly B1 informal

   To make or prepare something very quickly, often food.

   • I can whip up a meal in ten minutes.
   • She whipped together a salad for lunch.
   • He whipped up a batch of cookies for the party.

   ruБыстро приготовитьespreparar rápidamentefrPréparer rapidementdeSchnell zubereitenptPreparar rapidamentezh快速准备arتحضير سريع

   Synonyms: cook updash offknock upthrow togetherwhip up

   Antonyms: dawdledelay

• whipped past participle
• whipped past simple
• whipping present participle
• whips third person singular

Phrasal variants: whip throughwhip up