whip
A long stick-like device, usually slightly flexible, with a small bit of leather or cord, called a "popper" or a "cracker," on the end. Depending on length and flexibility, this type is often called a riding whip, riding crop or "bat". It is also sometimes called a "horsewhip". The other type of whip is a long tapered flexible length of single-strand or plaited (braided) material (usually leather) with a stiff…
