The wagon driver cracked his whip, urging the horses on.

Meaning: The wagon driver made a loud noise with his whip to make the horses go faster.

Choice of Words: Cracked means to make a sharp, loud sound. Whip is a long, thin piece of leather or rope with a handle at one end, used for hitting animals or making a loud noise. Urging means to encourage or persuade someone to do something.

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Related Expressions

• The driver cracked his whip to urge the horses on.
• The driver shouted encouragement to the weary horses.
• The driver pulled on the reins to slow the horses.
• Wind whispered, urging balloon higher.
• Wind whispered secrets to the kite, urging it higher.
• The howling wind whipped the tree branches like a whip.
• The wagon creaked and groaned under the heavy load.
• The wagon wheels turned slowly, kicking up dust.
• The wagon lurched forward, jolting the passengers.
• The wagon swayed from side to side, threatening to tip over.