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whip
verb(whip)
beat severely with a whip or rod
Synonyms: flog, lash, lather, slash, strap, trounce, welt,
whip
verb(whip)
subject to harsh criticism
Synonyms: blister, scald,
whip
verb(whip)
whip with or as if with a wire whisk
Synonyms: whisk,
whip
noun(whip)
a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline
Synonyms: party whip,
whip
verb(whip)
strike as if by whipping
Synonyms: lash,
Examples:
The curtain whipped her face.
whip
noun(whip)
a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object
Synonyms: lash, whiplash,
Examples:
The whip raised a red welt.
whip
verb(whip)
defeat thoroughly
Synonyms: mop up, pip, rack up, worst,
whip
noun(whip)
a dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit
whip
noun(whip)
an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
whip
noun(whip)
(golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club
whip
verb(whip)
thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash
Examples:
The tall grass whipped in the wind.

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By: Curator
The pitcher had a low WHIP but a high ERA. This probably means he gave up a lot of home runs!