whipstock

Meanings

• noun

  A type of stock used in whipping or lashing, usually made of wood or metal.

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Variants

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whipstock , whipstocks

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'hwip' meaning 'whip' and 'stoc' meaning 'stock'.

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Trivia

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1. Whipstocks were used in medieval Europe as a form of punishment for criminals, particularly those accused of heresy.

2. The term 'whipstock' is also used in the field of surveying to refer to a type of instrument used for measuring angles.

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Related Concepts

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1. Whip: A flexible implement used for whipping or lashing, often made of leather or other materials.

2. Stock: A type of wooden or metal frame used for restraining or punishing people.

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Culture

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In literature, whipstocks are mentioned in various contexts, including as tools used for punishment in prisons and as weapons in war. In art, whipstocks have been depicted in paintings and sculptures as symbols of power and dominance.

How to Memorize "whipstock"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person holding a long, thick whip made of leather or other material, attached to a heavy wooden or metal stock.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whipstock' with the image of a whip attached to a stock, used for punishment or discipline.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'A whip attached to a stock, that's a whipstock.'

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