whipcrack

/ˈhwɪpkræk/

Definitions

1. noun

the sharp, cracking sound produced by a whip cracking

“The whipcrack echoed through the empty streets at midnight.”

2. verb

to make a sharp, cracking sound like a whip

“The whipcrack of the whip startled the horses.”

Synonyms

  • crack
  • snap

Antonyms

  • murmur
  • whisper