Found 2 items, similar to Whiplash.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: whiplash
whiplash
n 1: an injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting
from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an
automobile accident) [syn:
whiplash injury]
2: a quick blow with a whip [syn:
whip,
lash]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Whiplash
Whiplash
\Whip"lash`\, n.
1. The lash of a whip, -- usually made of thongs of leather,
or of cords, braided or twisted.
[1913 Webster]
2. a sudden change of direction, resembling the motion of the
tip of a whip when it is cracked.
[PJC]
3. a stinging psychological effect reminiscent of being stung
by a whip.
[PJC]
4. a
whiplash injury.
[PJC]