whiplash (Meaning)

Wordnet

whiplash (n)

an injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident)

a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object

Webster

whiplash (n.)

The lash of a whip, -- usually made of thongs of leather, or of cords, braided or twisted.

Synonyms & Antonyms of whiplash

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whiplash Sentence Examples

  1. The sudden impact of the car crash sent a violent whiplash through her neck.
  2. The horse's tail whipped around like a whiplash, clearing the flies from its body.
  3. The whiplash from the explosion sent debris flying in all directions.
  4. The boxer's whiplash punch knocked his opponent unconscious.
  5. The dancer's whiplash kicks left a lasting impression on the audience.
  6. The whiplash of the rollercoaster ride caused a surge of adrenaline.
  7. The doctor examined the patient for signs of whiplash following the accident.
  8. The strong wind created a whiplash effect, bending the trees almost to the ground.
  9. The whiplash of the rope burned across his skin, leaving a fiery trail.
  10. The whiplash of the tornado tore through the town, leaving devastation in its wake.

FAQs About the word whiplash

an injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident), a quick blow delivered with a w

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The sudden impact of the car crash sent a violent whiplash through her neck.

The horse's tail whipped around like a whiplash, clearing the flies from its body.

The whiplash from the explosion sent debris flying in all directions.

The boxer's whiplash punch knocked his opponent unconscious.