whip in Irish

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.

(politics) A member of a political party who is in charge of enforcing the party's policies in votes.

(transitive) To hit with a whip.

(transitive, by extension) To hit with any flexible object.

(transitive, by extension) To hit with any flexible object.

(transitive) To mix in a rapid aerating fashion, especially food.