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Definition of whiplike
whiplike
/ˈwɪp.laɪk/
whip · like
whiplike Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• adjective
1
Resembling a whip in being long, slender, and flexible (often used in biology to describe tails, shoots, or flagella).
Example
"The single-celled organism propels itself through the water using a long, whiplike appendage."
2
Resembling the quick, sharp, snapping motion or sound of a whip.
Example
"The gymnast executed a series of whiplike turns across the floor mat."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Whiplike. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/whiplike