: one that cracks a whip : one who adopts or applies an authoritative, tyrannical, or threatening approach or policy.

What is a cracker on a whip?

A whip cracker or popper is the piece of string at the end of the whip that helps make the whip crack. ... Because the cracker reaches these sound-breaking speeds it tends to degrade over time. For this reason, crackers often need to be replaced.

Is it illegal to crack a whip?

Whip cracking is not a crime — or at least there aren't any municipal or state laws that prevent you from publicly cracking your whip, said Jackson police Lt. Roger Schultz. But Schultz said less-populated areas are more appropriate for practicing. “Whip cracking is cool,” Schultz said.