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WHIPSAWING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Whipsawing.

Whipsawing - as a noun

A saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lumberman's sawtwo-handed sawtwo-man saw
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
saw
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Whipsawing - as a verb

Victimize, especially in gambling or negotiations

Saw with a whipsaw

Example Sentences

"The stock market has been whipsawing investors with its sudden dips and rises."
"She had a headache from the whipsawing motion of the boat."
"They were whipsawing each other with their arguments."
"The whipsawing wind knocked down several trees in the neighborhood."
"The whipsawing motion of the roller coaster made her scream."
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Word Game Points

Is WHIPSAWING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, whipsawing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WHIPSAWING has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is WHIPSAWING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, whipsawing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WHIPSAWING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is WHIPSAWING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, whipsawing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WHIPSAWING has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.

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