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WHIPS

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There are 11 meanings of the word Whips.

Whips - as a noun

An instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
instrument12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
party whip

A dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
afters9dessert8sweet8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club

A quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object

Example: "The whip raised a red welt"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lash7whiplash19

Whips - as a verb

Beat severely with a whip or rod

Example: "The teacher often flogged the students"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flog8lash7lather9slash8strap7trounce9welt7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beat6work over
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Defeat thoroughly

Example: "He mopped up the floor with his opponents"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mop uppip7rack upworst8

Thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash

Example: "The tall grass whipped in the wind"

Strike as if by whipping

Example: "The curtain whipped her face"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lash7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
strike10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Whip with or as if with a wire whisk

Example: "Whisk the eggs"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
whisk15

Subject to harsh criticism

Example: "The senator blistered the administration in his speech on friday"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blister9scald8scorch13

Example Sentences

"She cracked the whips to get the attention of the horses."
"The circus performer skillfully wielded the whips during her act."
"He owned a collection of antique whips."
"The sound of the whips echoed through the valley."
"The stagecoach driver held the reins and whips tightly in his hands."
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Word Game Points

Is WHIPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, whips is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WHIPS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is WHIPS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, whips is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WHIPS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is WHIPS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, whips is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WHIPS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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