whip in Dutch
whip in Dutch is zweep, geselen — whip means a flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.
whip in Dutch
zweep
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.
geselen
(transitive) To hit with a whip.
What does "whip" mean?
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noun A flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.
"The rider gave the horse a light touch with the whip to speed it up."
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noun A politician responsible for making sure party members vote according to party policy.
"The party whip warned MPs that missing the vote would have consequences."
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verb To strike with a whip or similar flexible object.
"The jockey whipped the horse gently in the final stretch."
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verb To beat food quickly, especially cream or eggs, so that it becomes light and airy.
"Whip the cream until soft peaks form."
whip in a sentence
- The rider gave the horse a light touch with the whip to speed it up.
- The party whip warned MPs that missing the vote would have consequences.
- The jockey whipped the horse gently in the final stretch.
- Whip the cream until soft peaks form.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "whip" in Dutch?
"whip" in Dutch is zweep, geselen. whip means: A flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.
How do you use "whip" in a sentence?
Example: "The rider gave the horse a light touch with the whip to speed it up." In Dutch, "whip" is zweep, geselen.
Are there other ways to say "whip" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "whip": zweep, geselen.
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