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whip
noun as in length of material for hitting
verb as in hit repeatedly
verb as in defeat soundly
verb as in dash, dart
Example Sentences
These groups often attempt to use the hunts' own tools against them - buying imitation horns and whips to try to distract the hounds.
He is an intellectual educated at Oxford University, is never seen without his signature slim, rectangular glasses and has been dubbed "Mr Digital" thanks to his pledge to whip Ghana into a technological heavyweight.
Serrano began strongly, whipping in a left hook in the closing seconds of round one to buckle Taylor's legs.
He apologised for his "weakness", resigned the Conservative whip and stood down from his posts on two parliamentary committees.
And with the grace of a dancer and the force of a quarterback, he whips his racket over his head to connect with the ball in a perfect serve.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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