whippet

American  

[whip-it, wip-] / ˈwhɪp ɪt, ˈwɪp- /

noun

1. one of a breed of small, swift dogs resembling a greyhound, used for hunting rabbits and for racing.

2. Also called whippet tank.  a fast, light tank used by the British in World War I.

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whippet British  

/ ˈwɪpɪt /

noun

1. a small slender breed of dog similar to a greyhound in appearance

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Etymology

Origin of whippet

First recorded in 1490–1500; perhaps alteration of phrase whip it move briskly

Example Sentences

The whippet came out of retirement for the event, and claimed Reserve Best for the third time.

From BBC

But she said there were elements in Scoop that she didn't recognise, including scenes which showed her and her grey whippet Moody in the office.

From BBC

"This is more like flat caps and whippets," adds Will.

From BBC

Scenes are staged as precisely as painted tableaus, with handsome shadows and gratuitous whippets.

From New York Times

To take one obvious example, she said, some dogs, like whippets, have bone structures that make it uncomfortable for them to sit in the standard position.

From Washington Post