whiplash injury

whip·lash in·ju·ry

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Definitions of whiplash injury words

noun whiplash injury the lash of a whip. 1
noun whiplash injury an abrupt snapping motion or change of direction resembling the lash of a whip. 1
noun whiplash injury Also, whiplash injury. a neck injury caused by a sudden jerking backward, forward, or both, of the head: Whiplash resulted when their car was struck from behind. 1
noun whiplash injury Also called whiplash curve. a connected series of reverse curves of more or less elliptical form, used as a major design motif in the Art Nouveau style. 1
verb with object whiplash injury to beat, hit, throw, etc., with or as if with a whiplash. 1
verb with object whiplash injury to affect adversely, as by a sudden change: new taxes whiplashing corporate earnings. 1

before 1565

One of the 32% oldest English words

1565-75; 1950-55 for def 6; whip + lash1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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