whip
Pronunciation: [wɪp]
Word
Context: “tools”
(noun) a whip is a long, thin tool that you can use to hit something. It's often made of leather or a similar material. People sometimes use it for training animals or in certain sports.
Example
The trainer used a whip to guide the horse during the competition.
Example
She never uses a whip because she believes in gentle training methods.
Example
What is the purpose of a whip in horse training?
Context: “movement”
(verb) to whip means to move something quickly and suddenly. It can also mean to beat a mixture to make it light and fluffy, like whipped cream.
Example
She whipped the cream until it was soft and fluffy.
Example
He didn’t whip the eggs enough, so they were still runny.
Example
Can you whip the batter faster to make it nice and smooth?
Context: “competition”
(verb) to whip can also mean to defeat someone easily in a game or competition. It’s like when one team scores a lot more points than the other.
Example
Our team whipped the other team in the final match.
Example
Last year, our team was whipped by the champions and lost badly.
Example
Do you think they can whip their opponents in the next game?
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