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whip
noun as in length of material for hitting
verb as in hit repeatedly
verb as in defeat soundly
verb as in dash, dart
Example Sentences
It is understood Siddiq is not subject to investigation or party disciplinary proceedings and retains her Labour Party membership and the Labour whip in the House of Commons.
But the new angle here is that it’s actually leadership — heads of the party, plus party whips and caucus chairs — who are the stock pickers to watch.
Outside the hall, as the wind whipped in off the Mersey, a small group of protesters sought to highlight the expulsions.
A "democratic whip" system will allow the CEC to instruct MPs to vote in line with party policy on crucial issues, though local branches will decide any sanctions for breaking the whip.
Authorities ordered boats to shore and diverted dozens of flights as Koto whipped up huge waves and dangerous winds, state media reported.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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