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Buggywhips

Part of Speech: Noun, Plural

1. Definition:

Buggywhips refer to long, flexible whips traditionally used to control and guide horse-drawn carriages or buggies.

2. Sample Sentence:

He cracked the buggywhips to make the horses move faster.

Part of Speech: Noun, Plural

1. Definition:

In a historical context, buggywhips can refer to the decline of a product or industry due to changes in technology or fashion trends.

2. Sample Sentence:

The rise of automobiles led to the demise of the buggywhips industry.

Part of Speech: Adjective

1. Definition:

When used as an adjective, buggywhips can describe something outdated or obsolete.

2. Sample Sentence:

The company's marketing strategy was as ineffective as a buggywhips salesman in the era of smartphones.

Part of Speech: Verb, Infinitive

1. Definition:

As a verb, to buggywhip means to punish severely or to beat forcefully.

2. Sample Sentence:

The coach threatened to buggywhip the players if they didn't improve their performance.

Part of Speech: Verb, Gerund or Present Participle

1. Definition:

In a figurative sense, buggywhipping as a verb refers to pursuing a fruitless endeavor or engaging in an outdated practice.

2. Sample Sentence:

She realized she was just buggywhipping by continuing her futile attempts to revive the dying art form.

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