Crossword clues for coachwhip
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Wiktionary
n. 1 A long whip used by the driver of a horse-drawn coach. 2 (taxlink Masticophis flagellum species noshow=1), a colubrid snake of North America.
WordNet
n. desert shrub of southwestern United States and Mexico having slender naked spiny branches that after the rainy season put forth foliage and clusters of red flowers [syn: ocotillo, Jacob's staff, vine cactus, Fouquieria splendens]
a whipsnake of southern United States and Mexico; tail resembles a braided whip [syn: coachwhip snake, Masticophis flagellum]
Wikipedia
Coachwhip may refer to:
- a type of whip used by the driver of a horse-drawn coach, usually provided with a long lash
- Coachwhip (snake), various North American snakes
- Coachwhip (comics), a character of the Marvel Universe
- Coachwhips, a noise/punk band
Coachwhip is a fictional character, a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She first appeared in Captain America #341 (May 1988), created by writer Mark Gruenwald and artist Kieron Dwyer. She has been depicted most notably as a member of the Serpent Society in its various incarnations.
Coachwhip, along with Boomslang and Rock Python were first shown trying to break into the Serpent Citatel, headquarters of the Serpent Society. The three had been hired by Viper to infiltrate the Society. During their infiltration attempt Diamondback and Serpent Society leader Sidewinder managed to escape, allowing Viper to take control of the group. After Viper is deposed Coachwhip decides to remain with the Society, starting a romantic relationship with new leader King Cobra. She later became a member of Serpent Solutions as the Serpent Society was reorganized.
Usage examples of "coachwhip".
She walked into the woods with the coachwhip, using its long butt as a feeler in the dark.
Wind was in my teeth, and the Clock ran down, and the Dog made off with me Coachwhip, but this, Trent, this begins to approach the truly maddening.
I've heard the lead horse went insane, I've heard the Wife she's not so clivvor this se'ennight, I've heard, the Wind was in my teeth, and the Clock ran down, and the Dog made off with me Coachwhip, but this, Trent, this begins to approach the truly maddening.