Lash vs. Whip
Difference Between Lash and Whip
Lashnoun
The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.
Whipnoun
A lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a sharp "crack" sound for directing or herding animals.
I had to use the whip to get the sheep's attention.Lashnoun
(obsolete) A leash in which an animal is caught or held; hence, a snare.
Whipnoun
The same instrument used to strike a person or animal for corporal punishment or torture.
Once he ran out of appeals, he knew he would soon feel the sting of the whip.Lashnoun
A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough.
The culprit received thirty-nine lashes.Whipnoun
(hunting) A whipper-in.
Lashnoun
A stroke of satire or sarcasm; an expression or retort that cuts or gives pain; a cut.
Whipnoun
(politics) A member of a political party who is in charge of enforcing the party's policies in votes.
I was going to vote against the bill, but the party whip came to see me and made it clear I needed to vote for it.Lashnoun
A hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash.
Whipnoun
A document distributed weekly to MPs by party whips informing them of upcoming votes in parliament.
Lashnoun
In carpet weaving, a group of strings for lifting simultaneously certain yarns, to form the figure.
Whipnoun
Whipped cream.
Did you want to add some whip to your coffee, ma'am?Lashverb
(transitive) To strike with a lash; to whip or scourge with a lash, or with something like one.
Whipnoun
(nautical) A purchase in which one block is used to gain a 2:1 mechanical advantage.
Lashverb
(transitive) To strike forcibly and quickly, as with a lash; to beat, or beat upon, with a motion like that of a lash.
Whipnoun
(African American Vernacular English) A mode of personal motorized transportation; an automobile, all makes and models including motorcycles, excluding public transportation.
Come on, let's take my whip so we can get there in time.Lashverb
(transitive) To throw out with a jerk or quickly.
Whipnoun
(roller derby) A move in which one player transfers momentum to another.
Lashverb
(transitive) To scold; to berate; to satirize; to censure with severity.
to lash viceWhipnoun
A whipping motion; a thrashing about.
I was startled by the whip of the rope when it finally snapped.Lashverb
(intransitive) To ply the whip; to strike.
Whipnoun
The quality of being whiplike or flexible; suppleness, as of the shaft of a golf club.
Lashverb
(intransitive) To utter censure or sarcastic language.
Whipnoun
Any of various pieces that operate with a quick vibratory motion
Lashverb
To fall heavily, especially in the phrase lash down
Whipnoun
A spring in certain electrical devices for making a circuit
Lashverb
(transitive) To bind with a rope, cord, thong, or chain, so as to fasten.
to lash something to a sparlash a pack on a horse's backWhipnoun
(music) A wippen, a rocking component in certain piano actions.
Lashadjective
(obsolete) Remiss, lax.
Whipverb
(transitive) To hit with a whip.
The rider whipped the horse.Lashadjective
(obsolete) Relaxed.
Whipverb
To hit with any flexible object.
I whipped her with a newspaper.Lashadjective
Soft, watery, wet.
Whipverb
To defeat, as in a contest or game.
Lashadjective
(Ulster) excellent, wonderful
We’re off school tomorrow, it’s gonna be lash!That Chinese (food) was lash!Whipverb
(transitive) To mix in a rapid aerating fashion, especially food.
to whip eggs or creamLashadjective
(Britain) Drunk.
Whipverb
(transitive) To urge into action.
He whipped the department into shape.Lashnoun
any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
Whipverb
To bind the end of a rope with twine or other small stuff to prevent its unlaying: fraying or unravelling.
Lashnoun
leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip
Whipverb
To hoist or purchase by means of a whip.
Lashnoun
a quick blow with a whip
Whipverb
To sew lightly; specifically, to form (a fabric) into gathers by loosely overcasting the rolled edge and drawing up the thread.
to whip a ruffleLashverb
beat severely with a whip or rod;
The teacher often flogged the studentsThe children were severely trouncedWhipverb
(transitive) To throw or kick an object at a high velocity.
Lashverb
lash or flick about sharply;
The lion lashed its tailWhipverb
(transitive) To fish a body of water especially by making repeated casts.
Lashverb
strike as if by whipping;
The curtain whipped her faceWhipverb
(intransitive) To snap back and forth like a whip.
Lashverb
bind with a rope, chain, or cord;
lash the horseWhipverb
(intransitive) To move very fast.
Whipverb
(transitive) To move (something) very fast; often with up, out, etc.
Whipverb
To transfer momentum from one skater to another.
Whipverb
(figurative) To lash with sarcasm, abuse, etc.
Whipverb
To thrash; to beat out, as grain, by striking.
to whip wheatWhipnoun
an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
Whipnoun
a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline
Whipnoun
a dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit
Whipnoun
(golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club
Whipnoun
a quick blow with a whip
Whipverb
beat severely with a whip or rod;
The teacher often flogged the studentsThe children were severely trouncedWhipverb
defeat thoroughly;
He mopped up the floor with his opponentsWhipverb
thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash;
The tall grass whipped in the windWhipverb
strike as if by whipping;
The curtain whipped her faceWhipverb
whip with or as if with a wire whisk;
whisk the eggsWhipverb
subject to harsh criticism;
The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Fridaythe professor scaled the studentsyour invectives scorched the community
