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Definition of coachwhip

coachwhip

/ˈkoʊtʃˌwɪp/
coach · whip
Plural:coachwhips
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coachwhip Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A long, slender, fast-moving non-venomous snake native to the southern United States and northern Mexico, known for its braided scale pattern that resembles a traditional whip.

Example

"While hiking through the arid scrubland, we spotted a coachwhip darting rapidly across the sandy trail."

2

A long, heavy whip typically used by a driver to control horses pulling a coach or carriage.

Example

"The driver cracked the coachwhip in the air to signal the stagecoach horses to move faster."

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• Nearby Words

coaching
coachload
coachman
coachwhip
coadjutrix
coadministratrix
coagulate

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'coach' and 'whip'. The snake was named in the 18th century due to its physical resemblance to the braided leather of a carriage driver's whip.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coachwhip. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coachwhip
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