an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
"The rider held the whip firmly in his hand to urge the horse forward."
a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline
"The whip rallied her colleagues to vote in favor of the bill before the deadline expired."
a dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit
"She decided to make a light whip topped with fresh berries for her afternoon snack."
(golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club
"The golfer adjusted his grip to improve the whip in his driver, hoping for more distance on his next shot."
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.
"The manager decided to pull his ace after three consecutive WHIPs exceeded 1.50, signaling that the pitcher was leaving too many runners on base."
Acronym of walks plus hits per inning pitched; a statistic of the number of baserunners a pitcher has allowed per inning pitched.
In plain English: A whip is a long, flexible stick with a lash at the end that people use to make cracking sounds while riding horses or driving cattle.
"The horse felt an electric shock when he was whipped with his tail against its side."
Usage: Use "whip" for any long, thin implement made of leather, rope, or wood designed to strike with force. This noun specifically refers to the physical object itself rather than the action of cracking it against something else.
To hit with a whip.
"The cowboy raised his hand to whip the stubborn mule into motion."
The word "whip" comes from Middle English and originally meant to flap violently. It traces its roots back to Proto-Germanic, where it described moving back and forth.