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| whip·lash [ wíp làsh, hwíp làsh ] (plural whip·lash·es) |
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1. medicine injury to neck: an injury to the muscles, ligaments, vertebrae, or nerves of the neck caused when the head is suddenly thrown forward and then sharply back
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2. lashing blow: a stroke or blow from a whip
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3. lashing movement or impact: something that resembles a stroke or blow from a whip in motion, speed, or force
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4. flexible part of whip: the flexible part of a whip
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