1) a cord or rope used for tying or fastening; an instance of whipping or beating (lashing)
2) a utensil (e.g. coiled wire) used for whipping eggs, cream etc; a light brushing movement (e.g. of a horse's tail) (whisk)
(especially) a punishment by hitting many times: give him a good beating
thrashing
to win a victory over (a player, team, rival)
overthrow, beating
a complete defeat and disorderly retreat
overwhelming defeat
very (big of its kind); a beating
striking
