Definition of Whipping
Whipping
whip·ping
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a beating or lashing administered with a whip, usually as a punishment;
e.g. The boy was given a whipping for his mistake.
(noun)
a type of stitch consisting of small stitches that wrap around the edge of the fabric;
e.g. The handkerchief's edge had whipping done in blue thread.
(verb)
beating or lashing an animal or person with a whip, usually to urge them on or as a punishment, or figuratively striking forcefully against something as if with a whip;
e.g. The driver was whipping the horses to make them go faster. The rain was whipping loudly against the windows.
(verb)
moving suddenly or quickly in a particular direction, or suddenly/quickly taking something out;
e.g. They saw him whipping around the corner. Before we knew it, she was whipping out a pen and signing the document.
(verb)
beating some food like eggs or cream and introducing air into it so that it is free;
e.g. He was whipping the cream so that he could serve it on top of the cake.
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