whip-round

noun

1. an impromptu collection of money

verb

1. intr, adverb to make such a collection of money

Example Sentences

Every now and then Angel would fling the lash of his whip round one of these, pluck it off, and give it to his companion.

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Not satisfied by this, another flame suddenly began to whip round the bottom of the burner, like a lion lashing its tail.

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After every song there was a whip round for some more beer, till the seats underneath seemed to be choked up with empty bottles.

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"Well, what an odd fancy," said Harriet, winding her riding whip round her fingers.

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The Baron wound the lash of a riding-whip round and round his fingers quietly and said: 'It is no lie, my man, but the truth.'

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