strap vs whip

strap and whip both are nouns.

strap and whip both are verbs.

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

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

strap: whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging
whip: an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping

As verbs, strap and whip are synonyms defined as:

strap and whip: beat severely with a whip or rod

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

strap (noun)	whip (noun)
whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging	a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object
an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position	an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag	(golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club
hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it	a dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit
	a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline

strap (verb)	whip (verb)
secure (a sprained joint) with a strap	subject to harsh criticism
sharpen with a strap	defeat thoroughly
tie with a strap	beat severely with a whip or rod
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

Difference between strap and whip

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