whip in Greek
whip in Greek is μαστίγιο, μαστιγώνω, χτυπάω — 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 Greek
μαστίγιο
Pronounced: mastigio
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.
μαστιγώνω
Pronounced: mastigono
χτυπάω
Pronounced: chtypao
(transitive) To mix in a rapid aerating fashion, especially food.
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 trainer cracked the whip in the ring and the horses stepped forward."
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noun A politician responsible for making sure party members vote according to party policy.
"The chief whip told the group that attendance at the vote was compulsory."
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verb To strike with a whip or similar flexible object.
"The driver whipped the mule to make it climb the slope."
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verb To beat food quickly, especially cream or eggs, so that it becomes light and airy.
"Whip the egg whites in a clean bowl until they are stiff."
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whip in a sentence
- The trainer cracked the whip in the ring and the horses stepped forward.
- He kept an old leather whip hanging on the stable wall.
- The chief whip told the group that attendance at the vote was compulsory.
- As a whip, she spent the evening making sure members were in the chamber.
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What is "whip" in Greek?
"whip" in Greek is μαστίγιο, μαστιγώνω, χτυπάω. 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 pronounce μαστίγιο?
"whip" in Greek is μαστίγιο, pronounced "mastigio".
How do you use "whip" in a sentence?
Example: "The trainer cracked the whip in the ring and the horses stepped forward." In Greek, "whip" is μαστίγιο, μαστιγώνω, χτυπάω.
Are there other ways to say "whip" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "whip": μαστίγιο, μαστιγώνω, χτυπάω.
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