Peitsche — meaning in English

English meaning

• scourge noun A whip, especially one with several lashes, historically used to punish or torture.
• whip noun A flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.

Senses

Peitsche is used for these senses in English:

• scourge (weaponry, chiefly, historical) A whip, often made of leather and having multiple tails; a lash.
• whip 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.

scourge — full definition

1. noun A whip, especially one with several lashes, historically used to punish or torture.
2. noun A person or thing that causes widespread suffering.
3. verb To cause great and lasting suffering to; to afflict severely.

whip — full definition

1. noun A flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.
2. noun A politician responsible for making sure party members vote according to party policy.
3. verb To strike with a whip or similar flexible object.
4. verb To beat food quickly, especially cream or eggs, so that it becomes light and airy.
5. verb To move something suddenly and quickly.

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