whip

Beat severely with a whip or rod.

Thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash.

“The tall grass whipped in the wind”

Subject to harsh criticism.

Whip with or as if with a wire whisk.

Strike as if by whipping.

“The curtain whipped her face”

Defeat thoroughly.

(golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club.

A legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline.

A quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object.

“the whip raised a red welt”

A dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit.

An instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping.