whip (
http://definr.com/whip)
n 1: an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used
for whipping
2: a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline
[syn:
party whip]
3: a quick blow with a whip [syn:
lash,
whiplash]
v 1: beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged
the students"; "The children were severely trounced"
[syn:
flog,
welt,
lather,
lash,
slash,
strap,
trounce]
2: colloquial usage; defeat thoroughly; "He mopped up the floor
with his opponents" [syn:
worst,
pip,
mop up, {rack
up}]
3: thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash; "The tall
grass whipped in the wind"
4: strike as if by whipping; "The curtain whipped her face"
[syn:
lash]
5: whip; "whisk the eggs" [syn:
whisk]
6: scorch with words; "blistering criticism; whipping
comments" [syn:
blister]