Whiplashing: meaning, definitions and examples
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whiplashing
[ ˈwɪplæʃɪŋ ]
physical impact
Whiplashing refers to the motion or action of a sudden jolt or whip-like movement, often resulting in physical injury, particularly to the neck or spine. This movement is typically caused by a rapid acceleration or deceleration, as seen in car accidents. Whiplashing can lead to a variety of symptoms including pain, stiffness, and headaches.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was whiplashed during the car crash.
- The sudden stop caused everyone to experience whiplashing.
- She felt a sharp pain in her neck due to whiplashing from the ride.
Translations
Translations of the word "whiplashing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cinturão
- chicote
- golpe de chicote
🇮🇳 लपट
- झटका
- गति में बदलाव
🇩🇪 Peitschen
- Peitschenhieb
- Schlag
🇮🇩 pukulan
- sengatan
- guncangan
🇺🇦 хлист
- удар
- перепад
🇵🇱 biczowanie
- uderzenie
- szarpnięcie
🇯🇵 ムチ打ち
- 鞭
- 衝撃
🇫🇷 coup de fouet
- choc
- secousse
🇪🇸 latigazo
- golpe
- sacudida
🇹🇷 kamçı
- sarsıntı
- darbenin etkisi
🇰🇷 채찍질
- 충격
- 휘두르기
🇸🇦 صعق
- ضرب
- هزة
🇨🇿 ránění
- švihnutí
- náraz
🇸🇰 pás
- úder
- záchvat
🇨🇳 鞭打
- 冲击
- 震动
🇸🇮 bičanje
- udar
- šok
🇮🇸 vöðva
- högg
- skjálfti
🇰🇿 соққы
- сілкініс
- шоқпар
🇬🇪 ჩხუბი
- დარტყმა
- ძაბვა
🇦🇿 çaxma
- zərbə
- şok
🇲🇽 latigazo
- golpe
- sacudida
Etymology
The term 'whiplash' originated in the early 20th century, primarily associated with injuries that result from automobile accidents where sudden movements resemble the cracking of a whip. The word itself is derived from the components 'whip', referring to a tool designed to strike or lash out, and 'lash', which means to strike. It was popularized in the medical community to describe neck injuries that were diagnosed based on the mechanism of injury. The mechanisms surrounding whiplash have raised discussions regarding its implications in personal injury lawsuits, insurance claims, and the importance of safety in vehicle design. Over time, the definition has broadened to encompass various forms of abrupt neck trauma outside of vehicular incidents, indicating an evolution in its usage within both medical and legal contexts.