whiplash

Definitions


[ˈwɪplaʃ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the flexible part of a whip or something resembling it

- injury caused by a severe jerk to the head, typically in a car accident
(e.g: suffering from whiplash, he spent weeks with his neck in a collar)


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[ˈwɪplaʃ], (Verb)

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- jerk or jolt (someone or something) suddenly, typically so as to cause injury
(e.g: the force of impact had whiplashed the man's head)

- move suddenly and forcefully, like a whip being cracked
(e.g: he rammed the yacht, sending its necklace of lights whiplashing from the bridge)


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