What is the meaning of whiplash?

noun

  • An injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident.
  • A quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object.
    • usage: "the whip raised a red welt"
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