whiplash
(hwɪplæʃ )
uncountable noun [oft NOUN noun]
Whiplash is a neck injury caused by the head suddenly moving forwards and then back again, for example in a car accident.
His daughter suffered whiplash and shock.
Four police officers were taken to hospital with whiplash injuries.
Image of whiplash
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Collocations:
suffer whiplash
She only suffered whiplash but it really shook her up and she didn't feel safe.
The Sun (2010)
He suffered whiplash and has been absent for three weeks.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Her face swelled and she suffered whiplash.
The Sun (2010)
Meanwhile thousands of cheats are pocketing fortunes by pretending they suffered whiplash in faked crashes.
The Sun (2012)
The other motorist suffered whiplash and minor injuries.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Translations:
Chinese: 颈部扭伤如车祸中，头部突然向前又向后动而造成的
Japanese: むち打ち症
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