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lash
1[ lash ]
noun
- the flexible part of a whip; the section of cord or the like forming the extremity of a whip.
- a swift stroke or blow, with a whip or the like, given as a punishment:
He received 20 lashes.
- something that goads or pains in a manner compared to that of a whip:
the lash of his sharp tongue.
- a swift dashing or sweeping movement, as of an animal's tail; swish.
- a violent beating or impact, as of waves or rain, against something.
- an eyelash.
- Also called neck cord [nek, kawrd]. a cord or a series of cords for lifting the warp in weaving a figured fabric.
verb (used with object)
- to strike or beat, as with a whip or something similarly slender and flexible.
- to beat violently or sharply against:
The rain lashed the trees.
- to drive by or as if by strokes of a whip:
He lashed them on to greater effort.
- to attack, scold, or punish severely with words:
She lashed the students with harsh criticism.
- to dash, fling, or switch suddenly and swiftly:
The crocodile lashed its tail.
verb (used without object)
- to strike vigorously at someone or something, as with a weapon or whip (often followed by out ):
He lashed wildly at his attackers.
- to attack or reprove someone with harsh words (often followed by out ):
to lash out at injustice.
Synonyms: tongue-lash, scold, berate
- to move suddenly and swiftly; rush, dash, or flash:
The coiled snake lashed suddenly.
- Chiefly British. to spend money lavishly or foolishly (usually followed by out ).
lash
2[ lash ]
LASH
3[ lash ]
noun
- an ocean-going vessel equipped with special cranes and holds for lifting and stowing cargo-carrying barges that can be sailed up inland waterways or into port facilities from offshore.
lash
1/ læʃ /
noun
- a sharp cutting blow from a whip or other flexible object
twenty lashes was his punishment
- the flexible end or ends of a whip
- a cutting or hurtful blow to the feelings, as one caused by ridicule or scolding
- a forceful beating or impact, as of wind, rain, or waves against something
- See eyelash
- have a lash informal.to make an attempt at or take part in (something)
verb
- to hit (a person or thing) sharply with a whip, rope, etc, esp as a punishment
- (of rain, waves, etc) to beat forcefully against
- to attack with words, ridicule, etc
- to flick or wave sharply to and fro
the restless panther lashed his tail
- to urge or drive with or as if with a whip
to lash the audience into a violent mood
lash
2/ læʃ /
verb
- tr to bind or secure with rope, string, etc
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Derived Forms
- ˈlasher, noun
- ˈlashingly, adverb
- ˈlasher, noun
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Other Words From
- lash·er noun
- lash·ing·ly adverb
- lash·less adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of lash1
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English verb lashen “to deal a blow; hammer”; noun derivative of the verb; perhaps imitative of the sound
Origin of lash2
First recorded in 1200–50; Middle English lasen, lace(n) “to fasten with laces, buckles, or ties,” from Old French lac(i)er, lasser, lachier to lace ( def )
Origin of lash3
1960–65; l(ighter) a(board) sh(ip)
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Word History and Origins
Origin of lash1
C14: perhaps imitative
Origin of lash2
C15: from Old French lachier, ultimately from Latin laqueāre to ensnare, from laqueus noose
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