bullwhip

or bull-whip

[ bool-hwip, -wip ]

noun

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

bullwhip

/ ˈbʊlˌwɪp /

noun

1. a long tapering heavy whip, esp one of plaited rawhide

verb

1. tr to whip with a bullwhip

Word History and Origins

Origin of bullwhip¹

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

Example Sentences

Some would say I went over to the dark side; others would give the nod to the bullwhip.

From The Daily Beast

A couple of shots whipped by over my head, making noises like someone snapping a bullwhip.

From Project Gutenberg

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