horsewhipping
/ˈhɔːrsˌwɪpɪŋ/
noun
- The act of beating or whipping a horse, often as punishment or to force obedience.
- Witnesses reported a brutal horsewhipping that left the animal injured.
- Horsewhipping was once a common practice in some rural areas, but it is now illegal in many countries.
- The documentary showed the harsh reality of horsewhipping on old-fashioned farms.
adjective
- Relating to or used for whipping a horse.
- She refused to use any horsewhipping equipment, preferring gentle training methods.
- He carried a horsewhipping crop in his hand as he approached the stable.
- The horsewhipping tool was made of leather and had a short handle.