The word whip describes two basic types of tools:
A long stick-like device, usually slightly flexible, with a small bit of leather or cord, called a "popper", on the end. Depending on length and flexibility, this type is often called a riding whip, riding crop or "bat". A crop, sometimes called a riding crop or hunting crop, is a short type of Whip without a lash used in Horseback riding, part of the family It is also sometimes called a "horsewhip" or "horse whip".
The other type of whip is a long tapered flexible length of single-strand or plaited (braided) material (usually leather) with a stiff handle. Some whips of this type include the bullwhip and the stockwhip. A bullwhip is a single-tailed whip, usually made of braided leather which was originally used as a farmer's tool for working with livestock For general information on all whips see the Whip article A Stockwhip is a long tapered flexible length of plaited ( Braided Leather) with a stiff handle Each design has many variations and lengths for different purposes, often with different names.
As well as these traditional whip types designed for use on animals, there are whip designs that had historic uses for inflicting pain on humans, such as the "cat o' nine tails" and others. The cat o' nine tails, commonly shortened to 'the cat' is a type of multi-tailed whipping device that originated as an implement for severe Physical punishment These devices are used as flogging instruments, a means of control, corporal punishment or torture. Flagellation is the act of whipping (Latin flagellum, "whip" the human body Corporal punishment is the deliberate infliction of pain intended to Punish a person or change his/her behavior Torture, according to the United Nations Convention Against Torture, is "any act by which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental is intentionally
Whips today are used primarily in animal training for three main purposes:
- As an extension of the human arm to give commands to animals by tapping them. Animal training refers to Teaching Animals specific responses to specific conditions or stimuli.
- To make a loud sharp sound, to provide direction and command to animals.
- To inflict pain. (However, this is considered incorrect use and can be considered animal cruelty in some jurisdictions. Cruelty to animals refers to the infliction of unnecessary Suffering or Harm to animals )
When a bullwhip handle is rapidly and properly moved, the tip of the whip can exceed 340 m/s (760 mph) producing a small sonic boom described as a "crack". The term sonic boom is commonly used to refer to the shocks caused by the Supersonic flight of an aircraft Whips were the first man-made implements to break the sound barrier. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout This loud noise is commonly used to drive or direct livestock or teams of harnessed animals, such as oxen or mules. Livestock is the term used to refer (singularly or plurally to a Domesticated Animal intentionally reared in an agricultural setting to produce such as Food Oxen (singular ox) are Cattle trained as draft animals. Often they are adult castrated males In its common modern meaning a mule is the offspring of a male Donkey and a female Horse, which is classified as a kind of F1 hybrid.
Most horse whips can be used to give commands by touch and can cause pain, but cannot make a "crack". These may include riding crops, dressage whips, and carriage or buggy whips. A crop, sometimes called a riding crop or hunting crop, is a short type of Whip without a lash used in Horseback riding, part of the family Dressage (pronounced dress-ahhzh /ˈdrɛsɑʒ/ (a French term most commonly translated to mean "training" is a path and destination of competitive Horse training A carriage is a wheeled vehicle for people usually horse-drawn The exception is the Longe whip, which due to its long lash, can be made to crack as well as be used to touch the animal. Longeing or lungeing is a technique for training horses, where a horse is asked to work at the end of a long line and respond to commands from a handler on the
Another far less common and more modern way to create a crackable whip involves "weaving" metal rings together and typically welding the rings closed in various rope-like chain mail patterns. Welding is a fabrication process that joins materials usually Metals or Thermoplastics by causing coalescence. A rope is a length of Fibers twisted or Braided together to improve strength for pulling and Connecting. Mail (also maille, often given as chain mail or chain maille) is a type of Armour or jewellery that consists of small metal rings linked
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Stock whips
Stock whips, including bullwhips and the Australian stockwhip are a type of single-tailed leather whip with a very long lash but a short handle. Stock whips are primarily used to make a loud cracking sound to move livestock (cattle, sheep, horses, etc. ) away from the sound. It is generally not used to actually strike an animal, as it would inflict severe pain and is difficult to be applied with precision.
Australian stockwhip
The Australian Stockwhip is often said to have originated in the English hunting whip, but it has since become a distinct type of whip. For general information on all whips see the Whip article A Stockwhip is a long tapered flexible length of plaited ( Braided Leather) with a stiff handle For general information on all whips see the Whip article A Stockwhip is a long tapered flexible length of plaited ( Braided Leather) with a stiff handle Today, it is used primarily by Australian stockmen. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. In the Australian lexicon stockman is the traditional name given to a person who looks after the Livestock on a large property known as a station and owned Unlike the short, embedded handle of a bullwhip, the stock whip handle is not fitted inside the lash and is usually longer. A stock whip's handle is connected to the thong by a joint typically made of a few strands of thick leather (which is called a keeper). Leather is a material created through the Tanning of hides and Skins of Animals primarily Cattlehide The Tanning process This allows the whip to hang across a stockman's arm when not being used. The handles are normally longer than those of a bullwhip, being between 15 and 21 inches. The thong can be from 3 feet to 10 feet long. Stock whips are also almost exclusively made from tanned kangaroo hide. A kangaroo is a Marsupial from the family Macropodidae (macropods meaning 'large foot'
Australia's John Brady is an internationally renowned exponent of the art of whipcracking (an expertise he demonstrated during the live musical production The Man from Snowy River: Arena Spectacular). John Brady is a world-famous Australian Whip cracking Expert. Whipcracking is the act of producing a cracking Sound through the use of a Whip. The Man from Snowy River Arena Spectacular, which was based on Banjo Paterson 's poem The Man from Snowy River, was a very popular Musical theatre The Australian stockwhip was shown internationally when lone rider Steve Jefferys reared his Australian Stock Horse and cracked the stockwhip to commence the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. Steve Jefferys was the lone rider in the Sydney Olympics Opening Ceremony "I am proud and happy to proclaim that you have presented to the world the best Olympic Games ever
The Bullwhip
A bullwhip consists of a handle between eight and 12 inches in length, and a lash composed of a braided thong between three and 20 feet long. A bullwhip is a single-tailed whip, usually made of braided leather which was originally used as a farmer's tool for working with livestock Some whips have an exposed wooden grip, others have an intricately braided leather covered handle. Unlike the Australian stock whip, the thong connects in line with the handle (rather than with a joint), or even engulfs the handle entirely. At the end of the lash is the "fall" and cracker or popper. The fall is a single piece of leather between 10 and 30 inches in length. During trick shots or target work, the fall is usually the portion of the whip used to cut, strike, or tie the target. The cracker is the portion of the whip that makes the loud "sonic boom" sound, but a whip without a cracker will still make a sonic boom, simply not as loud.
Additional types
There are other variations and lengths of stock whips. The yard whip is a type of smaller stockwhip. The yard whip is used on ground in cattle yards and other small areas where speed and precision is needed. The yard whip is also used by younger children that aren't quite strong enough to handle a large stock whip.
The cattle drafter (or drafting whip)is a cane or fibreglass rod, with a handgrip, knob and wrist strap. The cane length is about 75cm (2'6") and the flapper length is about 30cm (12") long. These whips are used in cattle yards and also when moving pigs.
The Rose whip is another variation of the stockwhip that was pioneered in Canada in the early 19th century, though it largely fell out of use by the 1880s. The Rose whips were effective in animal yards and other small areas. It was pioneered by an American farmer, Jack Liao.
Florida stockwhip
The Florida stockwhip or Florida cow whip used by Floridian cowboys is often known as a cracker. Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the A cowboy is an animal Herder who tends Cattle on Ranches in North America, traditionally on horseback and often performs a multitude of It is a two-piece unit like the stockwhip and is connected to the handle by threading two strands of the thong through a hollow part of a wooden handle before being tied off. The cowwhip is heavier than the Australian stockwhip. Early cowwhips were made mostly of cowhide or buckskin.
Modern cow whips are made of flat nylon parachute cord, which, unlike those made from leather, are still effective when wet. Overview Nylon is a Thermoplastic silky material first used commercially in a nylon- Bristled Toothbrush (1938 followed more famously by A parachute is a device used to slow the motion of an object through an atmosphere by creating drag. Most cowwhips have handles that average 16 inches, and thongs that average 12 feet. A good cowwhip can produce a loud crack by a simple push of the handle. This can make it more convenient to use than a bullwhip in a thick vegetated environment with less swinging room. A bullwhip is a single-tailed whip, usually made of braided leather which was originally used as a farmer's tool for working with livestock The Tampa Bay Whip Enthusiasts give demonstrations of the Florida Cracker Cowboy in costume at the annual Heritage Village Civil War Days festival, located in Largo, Florida every year in May. A cowboy is an animal Herder who tends Cattle on Ranches in North America, traditionally on horseback and often performs a multitude of Largo is the third largest city in Pinellas County Florida, USA and is part of the Tampa Bay Area.
Signal whips
Signal whips or signalwhips are a type of single-tailed whip, originally designed to control dog teams. A signal whip usually measures between 3 and 4 feet in length. Signal whips and snake whips are similar. What distinguishes a signal whip from a snake whip is the absence of a "fall". A fall is a piece of leather attached to the end of the body of the whip. In a snake whip, the "cracker" attaches to the fall. In a signal whip, the cracker attaches directly to the body of the whip.
Snake whips
Snake whips or snakewhips are a type of single-tailed whip. The name snake whip is derived from the fact that this type of whip has no handle inside and so can be curled up into a small circle which resembles a coiled snake. They were once commonly carried in the saddlebag by cowboys of the old west. A full sized snake whip is usually at least 4 feet in length (excluding the fall and cracker at the tip of the whip) and around one inch in diameter at the butt of the whip.
A pocket snake whip can be curled up small enough to fit into a large pocket, and ranges in size from 4 feet to 6 feet in length. The pocket snake whip is primarily a whip for occasional use, such as in loading cattle. Both of these types of snake whips are made with a leather shot bag running approximately three quarters of the length of the whip.
Blacksnakes are the traditional whips used in Montana and Wyoming. Montana ( is a state in the Western United States. One-third of the state in the western part contains numerous mountain ranges (approximately 77 named of the northern The State of Wyoming ( is a sparsely populated state in the western region of the United States. The blacksnake has a heavy shot load extending from the butt well down the thong, and the whip is flexible right to the butt, ranges in size from 6 feet to 12 feet in length.
Equestrian whips and crops
Horse whips or riding whips are artificial aids used by equestrians while riding, driving, or handling horses from the ground. A Romal (pronounced ro-MAHL is a type of long Quirt attached to the end of a set of closed Reins that are connected to the Bridle of a Horse Riding aids are the cues a rider gives to a horse to communicate what they want the animal to do For the Roman class see Equestrian (Roman Equestrianism refers to the skill of riding or driving Horses This broad description The horse ( Equus caballus) is a hoofed ( Ungulate) Mammal, one of eight living species of the family Equidae. There are many different kinds, but all feature a handle, a long, semi-flexible shaft, and either a popper or lash at the end, depending on use. Riding whips rarely exceed 48" from handle to popper, horse whips used for ground training and carriage driving are sometimes longer. A carriage is a wheeled vehicle for people usually horse-drawn
The term "whip" is the generic word for riding whips, the term "crop' is more specific, referring to a short, stiff whip used primarily in English riding disciplines such as show jumping or hunt seat. A crop, sometimes called a riding crop or hunting crop, is a short type of Whip without a lash used in Horseback riding, part of the family English riding is a term used to describe a form of horseback riding that is seen throughout the world Show jumping, also known as "stadium jumping" or "jumpers" is a member of a family of English riding equestrian events that also includes Hunt seat is terminology used in the United States and Canada to refer to a style of forward seat riding commonly found at American Horse Some of the more common types of horse whips include:
- Dressage whips are up to 43 inches long, including lash or popper, and are used to refine the aids of the rider, not to hurt the horse. Dressage (pronounced dress-ahhzh /ˈdrɛsɑʒ/ (a French term most commonly translated to mean "training" is a path and destination of competitive Horse training They generally ask for more impulsion. The shaft is slightly flexible and tapers to a fine point at the tip. A similar, but slightly longer whip is used in Saddle seat style English riding. Saddle seat is a style of horseback riding within the category of English riding that is designed to show off the high trotting action of certain horse breeds English riding is a term used to describe a form of horseback riding that is seen throughout the world
- Longe whips (also known as lunge whips) have a shaft about 4-5 feet long and a lash of equal or greater length. Longeing or lungeing is a technique for training horses, where a horse is asked to work at the end of a long line and respond to commands from a handler on the They are used to direct the horse as it is 'moved on a circle aroung the person standing in the centre, a process known as "Longing" (pronounced "Lungeing") The whip is used to guide and signal direction and pace, and is not used with force against the horse. Taking the place of the rider's leg aids, the positioning of the longe whip in relation to the horse gives the horse signals. Occasionally, due to the long lash, it may be cracked to enforce a command.
- Driving whips have a stock about the same length as a longe whips, but a short lash, often no more than 12 inches. They are used specifically for driving horses in carriages or carts. A carriage is a wheeled vehicle for people usually horse-drawn
- A crop or "bat" has a fairly stiff stock, and is only 2-2. A crop, sometimes called a riding crop or hunting crop, is a short type of Whip without a lash used in Horseback riding, part of the family 5 feet in length, with a "popper" - a looped flap of leather - at the end. It is used by taking the reins in one hand and hitting the horse behind the rider's leg, using the crop, held in the other hand. It is to back up the leg aids, when the horse is not moving forward, or occasionally as a disciplinary measure (such as when a horse refuses or runs out on a jump). Crops or bats are most commonly seen in sports such as show jumping, hunt seat style English riding, horse racing, and in rodeo speed sports such as barrel racing. Show jumping, also known as "stadium jumping" or "jumpers" is a member of a family of English riding equestrian events that also includes Hunt seat is terminology used in the United States and Canada to refer to a style of forward seat riding commonly found at American Horse English riding is a term used to describe a form of horseback riding that is seen throughout the world This article is about the sport For other uses see Horserace (drinking game or Horse race (politics. Rodeo (ˈroʊdioʊ or /roʊˈdeɪoʊ/ is a sport which arose out of the working practices of cattle herding in Spain, Mexico, and later the United States Barrel racing is a Rodeo event in which a Horse and rider attempt to complete a pattern around preset Barrels in the fastest time
- A hunting whip, is not precisely a horse whip, though it is carried by a mounted rider. Fox hunting is an activity involving the tracking chase and sometimes killing of a fox traditionally a Red fox, by trained Foxhounds or other Scent hounds It has a stock about the same length as a crop, except its "stock" is stiff, not flexible. On one end of the stock it has a lash that is several feet in length, on the other end it has a hook, which is used to help the rider open and close gates while out fox hunting. Fox hunting is an activity involving the tracking chase and sometimes killing of a fox traditionally a Red fox, by trained Foxhounds or other Scent hounds The hunting whip is not intended to be used on the horse, but rather the lash is there to remind the hounds to stay away from the horse's hooves, and it can also be used as a communication device to the hounds.
- A quirt is a short, flexible piece of thickly braided leather with two wide pieces of leather at the end, which makes a loud crack when it strikes an animal or object. A quirt is a forked type of stock whip which usually has two falls at the end (like the tails on some Tawses. They inflict more noise than pain. Quirts are occasionally carried on horses used in western riding disciplines, but because the action of a quirt is slow, they are not used to correct or guide the horse, but are more apt to be used by a rider to reach out and strike at animals, such as cattle that are being herded from horseback. WesternClassjpg|thumb|200 px|Modern competitors in western equipment lined up at a horse show class awaiting results]] Western riding is a style of horseback riding which evolved Cattle, colloquially referred to as cows, are domesticated Ungulates a member of the Subfamily Bovinae of the family
A plaited show cane - A show cane is a short, stiff cane that may plain, leather covered or also covered with braided leather. Rarely used now except in formal show hacking events.
Rudyard Kipling's short story Garm - a Hostage mentions a long whip used by a horseback rider in India to defend an accompanying pet dog from risk of attack by native pariah dogs. Joseph Rudyard Kipling (30 December 1865 – 18 January 1936 was an English Author and poet For the Roman class see Equestrian (Roman Equestrianism refers to the skill of riding or driving Horses This broad description The term pariah dog is used to refer to feral dogs of a particular type, a subspecies of dog, and a purebred dog category or group This probably was a hunting whip.
Buggy whip and coachwhip
A buggy whip is a horsewhip with a long stiff shaft and a relatively short lash used for driving a horse harnessed to a buggy or other small open carriage. A carriage is a wheeled vehicle for people usually horse-drawn A coachwhip, usually provided with a long lash, is used in driving a coach with horses in front of other horses. A coach was originally a large usually closed four-wheeled Carriage with two or more horses harnessed as a team, controlled by a Coachman and/or one or Though similar whips are still manufactured for limited purposes, the buggy whip industry as a major economic entity ceased to exist with the introduction of the automobile, and is cited in economics and marketing as an example of an industry ceasing to exist because its market niche, and the need for its product, disappears. Economics is the social science that studies the production distribution, and consumption of goods and services. In popular usage "marketing" is the promotion of products especially Advertising and Branding However in professional usage the term has a wider meaning of A niche market is a focused targetable portion (subset of a market In discussing market regulation, it is often held that the economy would be disadvantaged as a whole if the automobile had been banned to protect the buggy-whip industry.
Buggy whips are not entirely gone. A resurgence of interest in the international sport of combined driving and historical carriage driving, sports enjoyed by people of all ages, has allowed some buggy whip manufacturers to stay in business, serving this specialty niche market. Combined driving also known as Horse Driving Trials is an equestrian sport involving carriage driving. A niche market is a focused targetable portion (subset of a market Foremost among these is a company in Westfield, Massachusetts. Westfield is a city in Hampden County, in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, United States.
Popular culture
The whip is occasionally portrayed in popular culture in various contexts. Whips as weapons have appeared in many cartoons, TV shows, and videogames. The word cartoon has various meanings based on several very different forms of Visual art and Illustration. There are also experts at the sport, called whipcracking. An "expert" ( is someone widely recognized as a reliable source of technique or Skill whose faculty for judging or deciding rightly justly Whipcracking is the act of producing a cracking Sound through the use of a Whip.
Whips as practical weapons
Whips have been used as weapons in movies, from films such as the original Zorro to Indiana Jones movies and Catwoman. Zorro (originally called Señor Zorro) is a Fictional character created in 1919 by pulp writer Johnston McCulley. Dr (also Col Henry Walton Jones Jr, better known as Indiana Jones or Indy after his pet dog is a fictional Adventurer, Soldier Catwoman is a Fictional character associated with DC Comics ' Batman franchise. Movies show action heroes tripping or disarming an adversary, breaking furniture, or other doing other dramatic activities. Because of popularity of whips in film and television, people often want to learn to use the whip as a weapon. Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic
However, while the whip as a weapon looks dramatic on screen, in practical terms it has some major disadvantages. It is true that bullwhips in particular can generate considerable energy and damage a person’s body severely. The tip of the whip can cut and slice like a knife in the hands of a trained individual. However, while fancy whip work appears fast and is impressive to watch, as a defensive weapon the whip is nearly worthless. The user is handicapped by requiring time to throw the whip, having sufficient space to build speed with the lash, and having adequate physical strength and accuracy to be effective in a strike.
Another basic problem with the whip as a defensive weapon is the amount of open space required. The whip is used in movies to give the user the ability to strike from a safe distance. That makes it appear that he or she has an advantage. Unfortunately, in defense, this is the whip’s Achilles’ heel. Someone using a 6-foot bullwhip needs about an 18 foot clear area on all sides to get a powerful whip shot at a target. Without clear space, particularly behind and to the side of the handler, the whip strike cannot even occur; the whip will catch or strike other objects, rendering it less powerful or even useless.
That space between the whip handler and the target can also rapidly disappear if the subject runs at the whip-wielder. This would render the use of the whip completely ineffective. If the subject gets inside or outside the target distance, the handler cannot change the length of the whip. Thus the whip can only be an effective weapon in rare and specific circumstances, and generally, only in the movies.
Another weakness of a whip's defensive abilities is its material. Leather can easily be severed by a sharp sword or axe, and makes a poor pair for a shield.
For a whip to be a useful tool, it would be in limited circumstances as an offensive weapon. Just about the only circumstance that would give a whip handler the advantage in a fight is the element of surprise with a single strike.
As an example, the storylines in the Zorro films and books use examples of whips used effectively as offensive weaponry, particularly to surprise an opponent. Zorro (originally called Señor Zorro) is a Fictional character created in 1919 by pulp writer Johnston McCulley. For example, in “The Mask of Zorro,” Zorro uses a whip to surprise a firing squad and disarm them momentarily. Once exposed, he must use his whip in conjunction with other weapons to fight a battle or to escape. It is no longer effective as a direct attack weapon.
Though the whip is not an effective self-defense weapon, the sport of whip-cracking is growing. Thus, it is wise for practitioners to be aware of the limitations of the whip. Much of what is shown in movies is carefully choreographed and special effects are sometimes used. See also, Choreography (literally "dance-writing" from the Greek words "χορεία" (circular dance see chorea) and "γραφή" Professional stuntmen know how to set up action for the cameras (in the Indiana Jones movies, different scenes called for vastly different whip lengths), and stunts performed may be unsafe when attempted by untrained individuals. Dr (also Col Henry Walton Jones Jr, better known as Indiana Jones or Indy after his pet dog is a fictional Adventurer, Soldier Thus, people interested in whip-cracking are advised to seek out professional instruction.
Whip-like appendages in nature
Some organisms have whip-like devices:
- Many unicellular organisms, and spermatozoa, have one or two whip-like appendages called flagella, which they use for propulsion. A microorganism (also spelled micro organism or micro-organism and also called a microbe) is an Organism that is Microscopic (usually A spermatozoon or spermatozoan ( pl spermatozoa) from the Ancient Greek σπέρμα (seed and ζῷον (living being and more commonly known A flagellum ( plural flagella) is a tail-like structure that projects from the Cell body of certain Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells and it "Flagellum" is Latin for "whip". Latin ( lingua Latīna, laˈtiːna is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome.
- Some large lizards (e. Lizards are a large and widespread group of Reptiles of the order Squamata, with nearly 5000 species and ranging across all continents except g. iguanas and monitor lizards) can whip with their tails. Iguana is a Genus of Lizard native to tropical areas of Central and South America and the Caribbean first described by Austrian Monitor lizards are the family Varanidae, a group of carnivorous lizards which includes the largest living lizard the Komodo dragon. At least one veterinarian has complained that a modern hazard of his work is being "bitten, scratched, and whipped" by pet iguanas. A veterinarian ( American English) or a Veterinary surgeon ( British English) often shortened to vet, is a Physician The biological names of some lizards contain Mastigo- or -mastix, which is Greek for "whip". Greek (el ελληνική γλώσσα or simply el ελληνικά — "Hellenic" is an Indo-European language, spoken today by 15-22 million people mainly
- The whip snake was so called from its appearance; but the old myth that it could whip a man painfully is false. Masticophis is a Genus of Colubrid Snakes that are commonly referred to as whip snakes or coachwhips.
- There has been a theory that all or some sauropod dinosaurs could crack the ends of their tails like coachwhips as a sound signal, as in the book form of "Walking with Dinosaurs". Sauropoda (sɔˈrɒpədə or the sauropods (/ˈsɔroʊpɒd/ are a suborder or infraorder of the Saurischian ("lizard-hipped" Walking with Dinosaurs was a six-part Television series produced by the BBC, narrated by Kenneth Branagh, and first aired in the UK
Books
- Edwards, Ron (1999). How to Make Whips. Cornell Maritime Press. ISBN 0870335138.
- Largier, Niklaus (2007). In Praise of the Whip. Zone Books. ISBN 9781890951658.
- Morgan, David W. (2004). Whips and Whipmaking. Cornell Maritime Press. ISBN 087033557X.
See also
External links
- Article on "Indiana Jones's" whip trainer
- Bullwhip-Info.com
- Bullwhip FAQ
- Australian Plaiters and Whipmakers Association
- Whip Care
- Murphy Whips
- Internet Whip Links
- Australian Whipcrackers and Plaiters Association
- Society of American Whip Artistry
- The Whip Artistry Studio
- Rhett Kelley's Whips
Dictionary
whip
-noun
- A rod or rope used to hit a person or animal for punishment, torture or encouragement.
- A member of a political party who is in charge of enforcing the party's policies in votes.
- (nautical) A purchase in which one block is used to gain a 2:1 mechanical advantage.
- (slang) A car.
- (coffee) Whipped cream.
-verb
- (transitive) To hit with a whip.
- (transitive) By extension, to hit with any flexible object.
- (transitive) To defeat.
- (transitive) To mix in a rapid aerating fashion, especially food.
- (transitive) To urge into action. (He whipped the department into shape.)
- (transitive, nautical) To bind the end of a rope with twine or other small stuff to prevent its unlaying.
- (transitive) To throw an object at a high velocity (Typically used in New England. He whipped the ball at me.)
- (transitive) To fish a body of water especially by making repeated casts.
- (intransitive) To snap back and forth like a whip. (The pennants whipped in the wind.)
- (intransitive) To move very fast. (The wind whipped through the valley.)
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