whipsaw Synonyms
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whipsaw Meaning
whipsaw (n)
a saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people
whipsaw (v)
victimize, especially in gambling or negotiations
saw with a whipsaw
whipsaw (n.)
A saw for dividing timber lengthwise, usually set in a frame, and worked by two persons; also, a fret saw.
A kind of narrow ripsaw, tapering from butt to point, with hook teeth and averaging from 5 to 7/ feet in length, used by one or two men.
whipsaw (v. t.)
To saw with the whipsaw.
To defeat in, or cause to lose, two different bets at the same turn or in one play, as a player at faro who has made two bets at the same time, one that a card will lose and another that a different card will win; hence, to defeat in spite of every effort.
whipsaw Sentence Examples
- The market's relentless whipsaw left investors reeling from extreme volatility.
- Traders braced for a whipsaw as conflicting economic data sent stock prices swinging wildly.
- The whipsaw in oil prices caused widespread uncertainty in the energy sector.
- Interest rate fluctuations whipsawed the bond market, leaving investors with unpredictable returns.
- The pandemic whipsawed the global economy, causing sharp swings in growth and unemployment.
- News of a potential merger sent the company's stock on a whipsaw, with dramatic price fluctuations.
- The whipsaw in the dollar's value made it challenging for businesses to forecast exchange rates.
- The whipsaw in consumer confidence eroded market stability and dampened investment.
- The whipsaw in currency markets created opportunities for arbitrageurs to capitalize on price discrepancies.
- Volatility and whipsawing prices made it difficult for investors to navigate the financial landscape.
FAQs About the word whipsaw
a saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people, victimize, especially in gambling or negotiations, saw with a whipsawA saw for dividing timber
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The market's relentless whipsaw left investors reeling from extreme volatility.
Traders braced for a whipsaw as conflicting economic data sent stock prices swinging wildly.
The whipsaw in oil prices caused widespread uncertainty in the energy sector.
Interest rate fluctuations whipsawed the bond market, leaving investors with unpredictable returns.
