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whip

/wɪp/

whip around

whip by

whip out

whip over

whip up

Translations

whipnoun

whips

/wɪp/

fouet

The cowboy used a whip to drive the cattle forward.

Le cow-boy a utilisé un fouet pour faire avancer le bétail.

Additional translations

bagnoleFamilier.

whipPolitique.

mousseDessert.

coup de fouet

Synonyms

whipverb

whipped

Past Simple

whipped

Past Participle

whipping

Gerund

/wɪp/

fouetter

She whipped the cream until it formed soft peaks.

Elle a fouetté la crème jusqu'à obtenir des pics souples.

Additional translations

écraserAu sens de victoire décisive.

sortir rapidement

se retourner brusquement

Synonyms

whipadjective

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a whip, whipping, or something long and flexible.

fouetEmploi attributif.

He attached a new whip antenna to the truck.

Il a fixé une nouvelle antenne fouet au camion.

Definitions

whipnoun

A long, thin piece of material, such as leather or rope, attached to a handle, used for hitting animals or people.

The cowboy used a whip to drive the cattle forward.

A dessert made by whipping cream or egg whites until light and fluffy.

She served a delicious chocolate whip for dessert.

A member of a political party in a legislative body responsible for enforcing party discipline and ensuring attendance for votes.

The party whip ensured that all members were present for the crucial vote.

A car, often used in slang to refer to a vehicle.

He just bought a new whip and can't wait to take it for a spin.

An act or stroke of striking with a whip or similar instrument.

With a single whip, the trainer signaled the lion to leap.

whipverb

To beat or stir a liquid, especially cream or eggs, with a rapid, sweeping stroke to incorporate air and produce a light, fluffy mixture.

She whipped the cream until it formed soft peaks.

To move or cause to move fast or suddenly in a specified direction.

He whipped around to see who had called his name.

To strike with a whip or similar instrument, especially as a punishment.

The rider whipped the horse to make it go faster.

To defeat or beat someone decisively.

The team whipped their opponents in the final match.

To bring or take something quickly.

She whipped out her phone to capture the moment.

whipadjective

Attributive: relating to, designed for, or resembling a whip or whipping.

He attached a new whip antenna to the truck.