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whiplike

UK
/ˈwɪp.laɪk/
US
/ˈwɪp.laɪk/
whiplikeadjective
more whiplike
Comp.
most whiplike
Super.
UK
/ˈwɪp.laɪk/
US
/ˈwɪp.laɪk/
Translations
en forme de fouet
The whiplike branches of the willow tree swayed gently in the breeze.
Les branches en forme de fouet du saule se balançaient doucement dans la brise.
fouettantSe dit d’un mouvement, d’un son ou d’un effet brusque, sec et violent.
The whiplike crack of the thunder startled everyone in the room.
Le bruit fouettant du tonnerre a surpris tout le monde dans la pièce.
Definitions
Resembling a whip in being long, thin, and flexible.
The whiplike branches of the willow tree swayed gently in the breeze.
Having a sharp, sudden, or forceful quality similar to the motion of a whip.
The whiplike crack of the thunder startled everyone in the room.
Synonyms
supple
snakelike
lithe
limber
flexible
whiplikeadverb
UK
/ˈwɪp.laɪk/
US
/ˈwɪp.laɪk/
Occasionally used adverbially to modify verbs, meaning 'in a manner resembling a whip; sharply or suddenly.'
Translations
comme un coup de fouetEmploi adverbial décrivant une action ou un mouvement brusque.
The rope snapped whiplike as it hit the post.
La corde a claqué comme un coup de fouet en heurtant le poteau.
Definitions
In a manner resembling the motion or crack of a whip; sharply or suddenly.
The rope snapped whiplike as it hit the post.
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