whip-round
/ informal, mainly British /
an impromptu collection of money
(intr, adverb) to make such a collection of money
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How to use whip-round in a sentence
Every now and then Angel would fling the lash of his whip round one of these, pluck it off, and give it to his companion.
Tess of the d'Urbervilles | Thomas HardyNot satisfied by this, another flame suddenly began to whip round the bottom of the burner, like a lion lashing its tail.
Sea and Sardinia | D. H. LawrenceAfter every song there was a whip round for some more beer, till the seats underneath seemed to be choked up with empty bottles.
Days and Nights in London | J. Ewing Ritchie"Well, what an odd fancy," said Harriet, winding her riding whip round her fingers.
Margaret Capel, v. 3 of 3 | Ellen WallaceThe Baron wound the lash of a riding-whip round and round his fingers quietly and said: 'It is no lie, my man, but the truth.'
The Lane That Had No Turning, Complete | Gilbert Parker
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