whipstock

[ hwip-stok, wip- ]

noun

1. the handle of a whip.

whipstock

/ ˈwɪpˌstɒk /

noun

1. a whip handle

Word History and Origins

Origin of whipstock¹

First recorded in 1520–30; whip + stock

Example Sentences

“Wonder whut all them buzzards are doin' yonder, squire,” he said, pointing upward with his whipstock.

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They halted and David drew up, winding the reins about the whipstock and pulling off his buckskin glove.

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Then, on an even reach, he wrapped the reins about the whipstock and publicly filled and lighted his clay pipe.

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He clambered up to the enormous height of the driver's seat, unwrapped the reins from the whipstock, and the team started forward.

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The road grew steeper still, and, fastening the reins about the whipstock, Gordon swung out over the wheel and walked.

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