lash
1the 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 . a cord or a series of cords for lifting the warp in weaving a figured fabric.
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.
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.
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).
Origin of lash
1Other words for lash
Other words from lash
- lasher, noun
- lash·ing·ly, adverb
- lashless, adjective
Other definitions for lash (2 of 3)
to bind or fasten with a rope, cord, or the like.
Origin of lash
2Other words for lash
Other words from lash
- lasher, noun
- lash·ing·ly, adverb
Other definitions for LASH (3 of 3)
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.
Origin of LASH
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How to use lash in a sentence
Yea, yea; port, make ready to board; have lashers and grapplings ready, with able men to tend 'em.
Life Aboard a British Privateer in the Time of Queen Anne | Robert C. LeslieIt is a mistake, though a common one, to fancy that the giant trout of the Thames lashers lie in swift water.
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British Dictionary definitions for lash (1 of 2)
/ (læʃ) /
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 Australian and NZ informal to make an attempt at or take part in (something)
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
Origin of lash
1- See also lash out
Derived forms of lash
- lasher, noun
- lashingly, adverb
British Dictionary definitions for lash (2 of 2)
/ (læʃ) /
(tr) to bind or secure with rope, string, etc
Origin of lash
2Derived forms of lash
- lasher, noun
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