Bullwhip ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Bullwhip ( noun )

A long whip with a braided handle and a thong that tapers to a point, used especially in driving cattle.

Origin:

The term bullwhip likely comes from the practice of using such a whip to drive cattle, as a bull is a male cow.

Examples:

1. The cowboy cracked his bullwhip to get the cattle moving.
2. The bullwhip was a vital tool for the cowboys working on the ranch.
3. The sound of the bullwhip cracking in the air was a familiar one to the ranchers.
4. The skilled cowboy could make the bullwhip dance and snap with precision.
5. The bullwhip was not only useful for herding cattle, but also for signaling to other cowboys on the range.

(As a verb)

Bullwhip ( verb )

A long whip with a braided handle and a thong that tapers to a point, used especially in driving cattle.

Origin:

The term bullwhip likely comes from the practice of using such a whip to drive cattle, as a bull is a male cow.

Examples:

1. The cowboy cracked his bullwhip to get the cattle moving.
2. The bullwhip was a vital tool for the cowboys working on the ranch.
3. The sound of the bullwhip cracking in the air was a familiar one to the ranchers.
4. The skilled cowboy could make the bullwhip dance and snap with precision.
5. The bullwhip was not only useful for herding cattle, but also for signaling to other cowboys on the range.