whips Antonyms
Meaning of whips
whips
to gather together or hold together for united action in the manner of a party whip, to strike with a slender lithe implement (such as a lash or rod) especially as a punishment, to strike with something long and thin or flexible, to fish (water) with rod, line, and artificial lure, to proceed nimbly or quickly, whip antenna, one that handles a whip, to drive or urge on by or as if by using a whip, a notice of forthcoming business sent weekly to each member of a political party in the British House of Commons, to flap about in a lively manner, spank, to produce in a hurry, to strike as a lash does, to take, pull, snatch, jerk, or otherwise move very quickly and forcefully, to thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash, a whipping motion, a flexible tool for whipping, to bind or wrap (something, such as a rope or fishing rod) with cord for protection and strength, to overcome decisively, to beat into a thick fluffy mass, the quality of resembling a whip especially in being flexible, to wind or wrap around something, a stroke or cut with or as if with a whip, a driver of horses, a member of a legislative body appointed by a political party to enforce party discipline and to secure the attendance of party members at important sessions, a dessert made by whipping a portion of the ingredients, a dessert made by whipping some part of the mixture, to move, snatch, or jerk quickly and forcefully, a whipping or thrashing motion, to overcome thoroughly, a kitchen utensil used in whipping, to seam or hem with shallow overcasting stitches, to beat (eggs, cream, etc.) into a froth with a utensil (such as a whisk or fork), to belabor with stinging words, an instrument consisting usually of a handle and lash forming a flexible rod that is used for whipping, whipper-in sense 1, to bring forcefully to a desired state or condition, to stir up, a kitchen utensil made of braided or coiled wire or perforated metal with a handle and used in whipping
whips Sentence Examples
- The coach snapped his whip with authority, urging the horses to gallop faster.
- The whip coiled menacingly around the tormentor's hand, threatening to inflict pain.
- The librarian vigorously whipped the duster through the bookshelves, sending clouds of dust flying.
- The chef whipped the cream into stiff peaks, creating a delicate topping for the dessert.
- The wind whipped through the trees, bending their branches like dancers.
- The storm raged with such force that it whipped the waves into a frenzy.
- The driver whipped the steering wheel around, narrowly avoiding an accident.
- The mechanic whipped out his toolbox and set to work repairing the engine.
- The artist deftly whipped the paintbrush across the canvas, capturing the emotions of her subject.
- The waves crashed against the shore, whipping up a spray of salty mist.
FAQs About the word whips
to gather together or hold together for united action in the manner of a party whip, to strike with a slender lithe implement (such as a lash or rod) especially
lashes, canes, floggers,straps, batons, bats, rattans, birches, bludgeons,switches
No antonyms found.
The coach snapped his whip with authority, urging the horses to gallop faster.
The whip coiled menacingly around the tormentor's hand, threatening to inflict pain.
The librarian vigorously whipped the duster through the bookshelves, sending clouds of dust flying.
The chef whipped the cream into stiff peaks, creating a delicate topping for the dessert.
