cat vs whip

cat and whip both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cat	Yes	No	Yes	No
whip	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, whip is a hypernym of cat; that is, whip is a word with a broader meaning than cat:

cat: a whip with nine knotted cords
whip: an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping

As verbs, whip is a hypernym of cat; that is, whip is a word with a broader meaning than cat:

Other hypernyms of cat include flog, lash, lather, slash, strap, trounce, welt.

cat (noun)	whip (noun)
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats	a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object
any of several large cats typically able to roar and living in the wild	an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
a whip with nine knotted cords	(golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club
a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work	a dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit
the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant	a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline
a spiteful woman gossip
an informal term for a youth or man

cat (verb)	whip (verb)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth	subject to harsh criticism
beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails	defeat thoroughly
	beat severely with a whip or rod
	whip with or as if with a wire whisk
	strike as if by whipping
	thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash