A lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a sharp "crack" sound for directing or herding animals.

“I had to use the whip to get the sheep's attention.”

A blow administered with a whip.

A whipper-in.

To hit with a whip.

“The rider whipped the horse.”

(by extension) To hit with any flexible object.

“I whipped her with a newspaper.”

To defeat, as in a contest or game.