Synonyms

bullwhip

American

[bool-hwip, -wip] / ˈbʊlˌʰwɪp, -ˌwɪp /

Or bull-whip

noun

a rawhide whip having a short handle and a long, plaited lash.

bullwhip British

/ ˈbʊlˌwɪp /

noun

a long tapering heavy whip, esp one of plaited rawhide

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verb

(tr) to whip with a bullwhip

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Etymology

Origin of bullwhip

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; bull ¹ + whip

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That service advertises itself as the exclusive home of Star Wars, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin, and is producing new exclusive content for two of those three properties.

From Slate • Nov. 12, 2019

His films include Song of Old Wyoming, Law of the Lash and King of the Bullwhip.

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bullwhip

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Etymology

Origin of bullwhip

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