English Word · Intermediate
unwhip
To unbind the end of a rope that was previously whipped or bound up to prevent its unlaying
Pronunciation: say unwhip
Meaning
To unbind the end of a rope that was previously whipped or bound up to prevent its unlaying.
Example
The sailor had to unwhip the end of the rope to splice it properly.
The sailor had to unwhip the end of the rope to splice it properly.
Practice tips
- Practice unwhip out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.