noun 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.
noun 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.
noun A blow administered with a whip.
noun A whipper-in.
noun 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.
noun A document distributed weekly to MPs by party whips informing them of upcoming votes in parliament.
noun The regular status of an MP within a parliamentary party, which can be revoked by the party as a disciplinary measure.
to withdraw the whip
noun Whipped cream.
Did you want to add some whip to your coffee, ma'am?