Bullwhip

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun

1
A whip made from plaited leather, often with a knotted end, for use with livestock.

Verb

1
To beat with a bullwhip. transitive

Synonyms

belt bullwhack cat cowhide crop flagellum

Etymology

From bull + whip.

Related phrases

bullwhip effect bull whip

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