Definition of "whip" in Anglais

noun

1. 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.

   • I had to use the whip to get the sheep's attention.

2. A blow administered with a whip.

3. (hunting) A whipper-in.

4. (politics) A member of a political party who is in charge of enforcing the party's policies in votes.

   • 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.

5. (UK politics, with definite article) A document distributed weekly to MPs by party whips informing them of upcoming votes in parliament.

6. (UK politics, by extension) The regular status of an MP within a parliamentary party, which can be revoked by the party as a disciplinary measure.

   • to withdraw the whip

7. Whipped cream.

   • Did you want to add some whip to your coffee, ma'am?

8. (nautical) A purchase in which one block is used to gain a 2:1 mechanical advantage.

9. (African-American Vernacular, MTE) A mode of personal motorized transportation; an automobile, all makes and models including motorcycles, excluding public transportation.

   • Come on, let's take my whip so we can get there in time.

10. (roller derby) A move in which one player transfers momentum to another.

11. A whipping motion; a thrashing about.

    • I was startled by the whip of the rope when it finally snapped.

12. The quality of being whiplike or flexible; suppleness, as of the shaft of a golf club.

13. Any of various pieces that operate with a quick vibratory motion

14. (historical) A coach driver; a coachman.

verb

1. (transitive) To hit with a whip.

   • The rider whipped the horse.

2. (transitive, by extension) To hit with any flexible object.

   • I whipped her with a newspaper.

3. (transitive, slang) To defeat, as in a contest or game.

4. (transitive) To mix in a rapid aerating fashion, especially food.

   • to whip eggs or cream

5. (transitive) To urge into action or obedience.

   • He whipped the department into shape.

6. (transitive, politics) To enforce a member voting in accordance with party policy.