Bullwhip Meaning in English
word
ˈbʊlˌwɪp
BUL-whip
bˈʊlwɪp
BUL-whip
Definition
A long, braided whip traditionally used by cattle herders to control animals, known for making a loud cracking sound.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly refers to the specific type of long whip used in cattle herding. Known for the 'crack' it makes, sometimes used metaphorically for sudden changes ('bullwhip effect' in business). Not commonly used outside Western, cowboy, or historical contexts.
Spanish: látigo de domar - látigo (grande)Portuguese (BR): chicote de couro - chicote (de boi)Portuguese (PT): chicote de couro - chicote (de boi)Chinese (Simplified): 牛鞭Chinese (Traditional): 牛鞭Hindi: बैल की चाबुकArabic: سوط الثورBengali: বুলহুইপ (দীর্ঘ চাবুক)Russian: бич (для скота) - буллвипJapanese: ブルウィップ（長いムチ）Vietnamese: roi da dài (bullwhip)Korean: 불윕(긴 채찍)Turkish: boğa kırbacıUrdu: بیل وہپ (لمبی چرواہے کی کوڑا)Indonesian: cambuk panjang (bullwhip)
Example Sentences
The cowboy cracked his bullwhip to move the cattle.
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He bought a leather bullwhip at the market.
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The trainer showed how to safely use a bullwhip.
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You can really hear that bullwhip crack from across the field.
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"Careful with that bullwhip—it’s a lot harder to control than it looks!"
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His impressive bullwhip tricks wowed everyone at the rodeo.
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