whipping

whip·ping

the action of a person or thing that whips; esp., a flogging or beating, as in punishment
cord, twine, etc. used to whip, or bind

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whipping

noun

The act of one that whips.
A thrashing administered especially as punishment.
Material, such as cord or thread, used to lash or bind parts.

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Noun

(countable and uncountable, plural whippings)

(countable) The punishment of being whipped.
(countable) A heavy defeat; a thrashing.
(uncountable) A cooking technique in which air is incorporated into cream etc.
(countable) A cord or thread used to lash or bind something.
(nautical, whipping) The lashing of the end of a rope. (FM 55-501).

Verb

Present participle of whip.

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He strode beside her, whipping out his cell as they headed toward the nearest exit.
If my pa ever finds out, I'll get a whipping for sure.
The Greek prince withdrew the gun at the small of his back, whipping it towards her.
Toni asked, whipping out his PDA.
Damian whirled, whipping out the sword at his back.

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