whip
/wɪp/
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.
A blow administered with a whip.
A whipper-in.
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.
(UK politics, with definite article) A document distributed weekly to MPs by party whips informing them of upcoming votes in parliament.
Whipped cream.
Did you want to add some whip to your coffee, ma'am?
A purchase in which one block is used to gain a 2:1 mechanical advantage.
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.
A move in which one player transfers momentum to another.
A whipping motion; a thrashing about.
I was startled by the whip of the rope when it finally snapped.
The quality of being whiplike or flexible; suppleness, as of the shaft of a golf club.
Any of various pieces that operate with a quick vibratory motion
A coach driver; a coachman.