whip

• Instrument flexible, généralement en cuir ou en corde, servant à frapper ou à stimuler des animaux ou des personnes.

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

1. Striking toolB1formal

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

   Fouet

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

   Synonymesbirchcatfloggerlashscourgeswitch

2. Political whipB2formalbritish

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

   Whip (discipline de parti)

   • 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.

   Synonymesparty whip

3. B1informal

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

   Mousse

   • 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.

• Verbe 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.

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

1. Strike with a whipB1formal

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

   Fouetter

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeatbirchcanefloghorsewhiplashscourgestrapswitchthrash

2. Move quickly or suddenlyB1informal

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

   filer brusquement

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

   Synonymesdartdashflingjerkrushsnatchwhiskyank

   Antonymesdragdrawhaulpulltrailtug

3. Defeat decisivelyB2informalamerican

   To defeat someone thoroughly in a competition or argument.

   battre à plates coutures

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

   Synonymesbeatclobbercrushdrubhammerroutsmotherthrashtrouncewallop

   Antonymeslosesurrenderyield

4. Prepare quicklyB1informal

   To make or prepare something very quickly, often food.

   Préparer rapidement

   • 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.

   Synonymescook updash offknock upthrow togetherwhip up

   Antonymesdawdledelay

Variantes phrasalwhip throughwhip up