1. a whip with a long lash, used for driving or controlling horses

1. to strike or beat with a horsewhip
Usage: often used figuratively to mean to criticize harshly or defeat soundly

Examples

• The stable hand kept a horsewhip hanging by the barn door.
• The coach was horsewhipped by critics after the team's poor performance.
• She horsewhipped the lazy horse to make it move faster.
• The opposing team horsewhipped us in the championship game.
• He deserved to be horsewhipped for his dishonest behavior.
• The rider carried a horsewhip as part of standard equestrian equipment.