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Word: Whiplash
Speech Type: Noun
ˈwɪplaʃ
the flexible part of a whip or something resembling it.
Short Definition:flexible part of whip or something resembling it
injury caused by a severe jerk to the head, typically in a car accident
Short Definition:injury caused by severe jerk to head
Examples:- suffering from whiplash, he spent weeks with his neck in a collar
Word: Whiplash
Speech Type: Verb
ˈwɪplaʃ
jerk or jolt (someone or something) suddenly, typically so as to cause injury
Short Definition:jerk or jolt person or thing suddenly
Examples:- the force of impact had whiplashed the man's head
move suddenly and forcefully, like a whip being cracked
Short Definition:move suddenly and forcefully, like whip being cracked
Examples:- he rammed the yacht, sending its necklace of lights whiplashing from the bridge
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