whip

B1 · Intermediate

v. to move or pull something very fast and suddenly.

v. to move, take, or pull something with a sudden, rapid motion.

Español:azotar

“He whipped out his phone to take a picture before the bird flew away.”

“The wind whipped the laundry around the line, threatening to tear the damp sheets from their pegs.”

B1 · Intermediate Cooking

v. to stir cream or eggs very quickly to make them light and fluffy.

v. to beat a liquid, such as cream or egg whites, rapidly to incorporate air and produce expansion.

“You need to whip the cream until it becomes thick and stays on the spoon.”

“The chef instructed the apprentice to whip the egg whites until they formed stiff, glossy peaks for the meringue.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a long, thin piece of leather or rope with a handle, used for hitting.

n. a flexible instrument, typically consisting of a lash attached to a handle, used for herding animals or corporal punishment.

“The lion tamer held a whip in one hand and a chair in the other.”

“The crack of the whip echoed through the valley as the herder drove the cattle toward the summer pastures.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Formal

n. a person in a political party whose job is to make sure members vote the right way.

n. a party official whose primary purpose is to ensure party discipline and attendance during parliamentary votes.

“The party whip told the members they must attend the vote on Tuesday.”

“The government whip spent the afternoon lobbying backbenchers to ensure the controversial legislation passed without amendment.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Slang

n. a cool or expensive car.

n. a motor vehicle, typically an automobile.

“He just bought a brand new whip and wants to show it to everyone.”

“The rapper arrived at the awards ceremony in a custom-painted whip that cost more than most houses.”