Whiplash

n.	1.	The lash of a whip, - usually made of thongs of leather, or of cords, braided or twisted.
	2.	a sudden change of direction, resembling the motion of the tip of a whip when it is cracked.
	3.	a stinging psychological effect reminiscent of being stung by a whip.
	4.	a whiplash injury.

Noun	1.	whiplash - an injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident) Synonyms: whiplash injury
	2.	whiplash - a quick blow with a whip Synonyms: lash, whip

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