whip

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A single rope rove through a single block to hoist in light articles. Where greater and steadier power is demanded, a block is added, and the standing part is made fast near the upper block. Thus it becomes a double whip.

♦ To whip. To hoist by a whip. Also, to tie twine, whipping fashion, round the end of a rope to prevent its untwisting.

II.

, or whip-staff.

A strong staff fastened into the helm for the steersman to move the rudder thereby.

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