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Meaning of the word whipping in English

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whipping

US /ˈwɪp.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈwɪp.ɪŋ/

Noun

1.

a thrashing or beating with a whip or similar implement.

Example:
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she saw scars on his back from the whippings
Synonym:
lashingfloggingscourgingflagellationswitchingbirchingstrappingbeltingcaningthrashingtanninghidingbeatingleatheringthe lashthe birchthe cane
2.

cord or twine used to bind or cover a rope.

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