1. a neck injury caused by sudden jerking motion of the head, especially in car accidents
Usage: medical
2. the flexible end part of a whip
3. a sudden sharp reaction or backlash
Usage: figurative

1. to move or strike like a whip

Examples

• She suffered whiplash in the rear-end collision.
• The doctor recommended physical therapy for his whiplash injury.
• The whiplash of the bullwhip cracked loudly in the air.
• There was a political whiplash after the controversial decision.
• The tree branch whiplashed in the strong wind.
• His head whiplashed forward when the car stopped suddenly.
• The rope whiplashed across the deck of the ship.