1. the act of beating someone or something with a whip or similar object
2. a severe defeat or loss
Usage: informal

1. present participle of whip: to beat with a whip or similar object
2. present participle of whip: to move or cause to move quickly and forcefully
3. present participle of whip: to beat ingredients rapidly to incorporate air
Usage: cooking

1. moving quickly with a lashing motion

Examples

• The old punishment of whipping was abolished decades ago.
• Our team took a real whipping in the championship game.
• She was whipping the horses to make them go faster.
• The wind was whipping the flags violently.
• He spent ten minutes whipping the cream until it formed peaks.
• The whipping branches scratched against the window.
• The coach was whipping the team into shape for the season.