Horsewhip

/ˈhɔːrswɪp/
noun

A whip used for driving horses.

The coachman cracked his horsewhip to startle the horses.
Visual representation of "horsewhip" - A whip used for driving horses.

Often appears as...

  • crack a horsewhip
  • hold a horsewhip
verb

To beat or lash with a horsewhip.

In the old days, some people would horsewhip their servants for disobedience.
Visual representation of "horsewhip" - To beat or lash with a horsewhip.

Often appears as...

  • horsewhip somebody
  • threaten to horsewhip
noun

A whip used for driving horses.

The coachman cracked his horsewhip to startle the horses.
Visual representation of "horsewhip" - A whip used for driving horses.

Often appears as...

  • crack a horsewhip
  • hold a horsewhip
verb

To beat or lash with a horsewhip.

In the old days, some people would horsewhip their servants for disobedience.
Visual representation of "horsewhip" - To beat or lash with a horsewhip.

Often appears as...

  • horsewhip somebody
  • threaten to horsewhip
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "horsewhip"
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Historic Use

Originally common in horse-driving, now a symbol of control or dominance in language.

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He spoke to his team with the authority of someone holding a horsewhip.
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Visual Imagery

Used to evoke strong visual and auditory imagery of past transportation methods.

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Novels set in the 19th century often describe the sound of a horsewhip.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Using 'horsewhip' in current context is sensitive; implies harsh punishment or cruelty.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
His management style was so severe, it was as though he had a horsewhip.
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Historic Use

Originally common in horse-driving, now a symbol of control or dominance in language.

Illustration for Historic Use
He spoke to his team with the authority of someone holding a horsewhip.
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Visual Imagery

Used to evoke strong visual and auditory imagery of past transportation methods.

Illustration for Visual Imagery
Novels set in the 19th century often describe the sound of a horsewhip.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Sensitivity

Using 'horsewhip' in current context is sensitive; implies harsh punishment or cruelty.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
His management style was so severe, it was as though he had a horsewhip.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Historic Use

Originally common in horse-driving, now a symbol of control or dominance in language.

Illustration for Historic Use
He spoke to his team with the authority of someone holding a horsewhip.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Visual Imagery

Used to evoke strong visual and auditory imagery of past transportation methods.

Illustration for Visual Imagery
Novels set in the 19th century often describe the sound of a horsewhip.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Sensitivity

Using 'horsewhip' in current context is sensitive; implies harsh punishment or cruelty.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
His management style was so severe, it was as though he had a horsewhip.
Visual representation of the word "Horsewhip"

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Quote examples

S. J. Perelman

American Writer

I'd horsewhip you if I had a horse.
Portrait of S. J. Perelman

Quote examples

S. J. Perelman

American Writer

I'd horsewhip you if I had a horse.
Portrait of S. J. Perelman
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