How Do You Spell WHIPSAW?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪpsɔː] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "whipsaw" is often confusing due to its irregular pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it can be written as /ˈwɪp.sɔː/. The "w" is pronounced as in any other word, but the "h" is silent. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by a short "s" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with an "aw" sound, as in "saw". The double "s" in the middle is pronounced with a short "s" sound, followed by a longer "aw" sound.

WHIPSAW Meaning and Definition

1. Whipsaw is a verb that refers to a cutting or sawing action performed with a narrow-toothed saw known as a whipsaw. This specific type of saw features long, flexible, and narrow blades, often used in pairs. The technique involves alternately pushing and pulling the blades from both ends, with one person applying force in one direction while the other person provides the opposite force. This back-and-forth motion is applied to a piece of wood or another material in order to make a long, precise cut.

   In a more metaphorical sense, the term "whipsaw" can also describe a situation where someone finds themselves caught or trapped between two opposing forces or influenced by conflicting, sudden changes or demands. It describes a scenario where one feels subjected to contradictory pressures, decisions, or opinions, often leading to confusion and frustration.

   This notion of being whipsawed can be observed in various contexts, such as finance, politics, or personal relationships. For instance, in financial markets, an investor might be caught in a whipsaw if they make a decision based on one indicator or trend, only to find that the situation abruptly changes and moves in the opposite direction.

   Overall, whether referring to a sawing technique or a metaphorical predicament, the term "whipsaw" captures the idea of being caught in a back-and-forth struggle between opposing forces, resulting in difficulty and uncertainty.

Common Misspellings for WHIPSAW

• whipser
• chopsaw
• qhipsaw
• ahipsaw
• shipsaw
• ehipsaw
• 3hipsaw
• 2hipsaw
• wgipsaw
• wbipsaw
• wnipsaw
• wjipsaw
• whipsawe
• wipsaw
• vhipsaw
• whixsaw
• whipsew
• WHIPAH
• Wipstaf
• wipssaw
• whipssauw
• whippsawe

Etymology of WHIPSAW

The word "whipsaw" originated from the combination of two separate terms: "whip" and "saw".

The term "whip" derives from the Old English word "hwip", which was used to refer to a flexible instrument made of leather or cord that was typically used for striking or beating. It eventually evolved to mean a quick, forceful movement or action.

The term "saw" comes from the Old English word "sagu", which denoted a tool with a toothed blade used for cutting through various materials.

The word "whipsaw" specifically refers to a type of saw used in woodworking. It is a two-person saw with a narrow blade, typically used in a back-and-forth motion to cut through timber or logs.

Similar spelling word for WHIPSAW

• whipps.

Plural form of WHIPSAW is WHIPSAWS

Conjugate verb Whipsaw

CONDITIONAL

I would whipsaw

you would whipsaw

he/she/it would whipsaw

we would whipsaw

they would whipsaw

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be whipsawing

you would be whipsawing

he/she/it would be whipsawing

we would be whipsawing

they would be whipsawing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have whipsaw

you would have whipsaw

he/she/it would have whipsaw

we would have whipsaw

they would have whipsaw

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been whipsawing

you would have been whipsawing

he/she/it would have been whipsawing

we would have been whipsawing

they would have been whipsawing

FUTURE

I will whipsaw

you will whipsaw

he/she/it will whipsaw

we will whipsaw

they will whipsaw

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be whipsawing

you will be whipsawing

he/she/it will be whipsawing

we will be whipsawing

they will be whipsawing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have whipsawed

you will have whipsawed

he/she/it will have whipsawed

we will have whipsawed

they will have whipsawed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been whipsawing

you will have been whipsawing

he/she/it will have been whipsawing

we will have been whipsawing

they will have been whipsawing

IMPERATIVE

you whipsaw

we let´s whipsaw

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to whipsaw

PAST

I whipsawed

you whipsawed

he/she/it whipsawed

we whipsawed

they whipsawed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was whipsawing

you were whipsawing

he/she/it was whipsawing

we were whipsawing

they were whipsawing

PAST PARTICIPLE

whipsawed

PAST PERFECT

I had whipsawed

you had whipsawed

he/she/it had whipsawed

we had whipsawed

they had whipsawed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been whipsawing

you had been whipsawing

he/she/it had been whipsawing

we had been whipsawing

they had been whipsawing

PRESENT

I whipsaw

you whipsaw

he/she/it whipsaws

we whipsaw

they whipsaw

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am whipsawing

you are whipsawing

he/she/it is whipsawing

we are whipsawing

they are whipsawing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

whipsawing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have whipsawed

you have whipsawed

he/she/it has whipsawed

we have whipsawed

they have whipsawed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been whipsawing

you have been whipsawing

he/she/it has been whipsawing

we have been whipsawing

they have been whipsawing