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whip in Malay

cambok

/ˈwɪp/

whip in Malay: cambok, cemeti, whip. In English, whip means 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.

Malay words for whip

rod or rope
cambok, cemeti
party policy enforcer
whip

English meaning of whip

  1. noun 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.
  2. noun The same instrument used to strike a person or animal for corporal punishment or torture.
  3. noun A blow administered with a whip.
  4. noun A whipper-in.

Full definition of whip

whip in a sentence

  • I had to use the whip to get the sheep's attention.
  • Once he ran out of appeals, he knew he would soon feel the sting of the whip.
  • I was going to vote against the bill, but the party whip came to see me and made it clear I needed to vote for it.

Synonyms of whip

All synonyms of whip

whip in other languages

Questions about whip in Malay

What is the meaning of whip in Malay?
Whip in Malay is cambok, cemeti, whip.
Apakah maksud whip dalam bahasa Melayu?
Whip: cambok, cemeti, whip.
What does whip mean in English?
Whip means 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.

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