BULLWHACK


Meaning of BULLWHACK in English

I. ˈbu̇lˌ(h)wak noun

Etymology: back-formation from bullwhacker

chiefly West : a long heavy whip with short handle used especially when driving teams of four or more animals

II. verb

Etymology: back-formation from bullwhacker

transitive verb

chiefly West : to drive (as an ox team) using a whip rather than a goad

intransitive verb

chiefly West : to drive a team (as of oxen) using a whip rather than a goad

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