“The whipcord only reached eight to ten feet from the handle, at least it seemed it would.”

“The cat-o-nine-tails with its knitted thongs of whipcord was pickled in brine to stiffen it when there was an imminent flogging.”

“He then refastened his macho, adding for additional security a piece of whipcord, which he said rendered escape impossible.”

“He let out a scream as the whiplash cut through the air, striking his back with a painful sting.”

“After the accident, John experienced whiplash and had to seek medical attention for the pain in his neck and back.”