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Lashing
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noun
1.
the flexible part of a whip; the section of cord or the like forming the extremity of a whip.
2.
a swift stroke or blow, with a whip or the like, given as a punishment: He received 20 lashes.
3.
something that goads or pains in a manner compared to that of a whip: the lash of his sharp tongue.
4.
a swift dashing or sweeping movement, as of an animal's tail; switch.
5.
EXPANDa violent beating or impact, as of waves or rain, against something.
verb (used with object)
8.
to strike or beat, as with a whip or something similarly slender and flexible.
9.
to beat violently or sharply against: The rain lashed the trees.
10.
to drive by or as if by strokes of a whip: He lashed them on to greater effort.
11.
to attack, scold, or punish severely with words: She lashed the students with harsh criticism.
12.
to dash, fling, or switch suddenly and swiftly: The crocodile lashed its tail.
verb (used without object)
13.
to strike vigorously at someone or something, as with a weapon or whip (often followed by out): He lashed wildly at his attackers.
14.
to attack or reprove someone with harsh words (often followed by out): to lash out at injustice.
15.
to move suddenly and swiftly; rush, dash, or flash: The coiled snake lashed suddenly.
16.
Chiefly British. to spend money lavishly or foolishly (usually followed by out).
Origin:
1300–50; Middle English lashe (noun), lashen (v.); perhaps of expressive orig.
1300–50; Middle English lashe (noun), lashen (v.); perhaps of expressive orig.
Related forms
lash·er, noun
lash·ing·ly, adverb
lash·less, adjective
Synonyms
14. berate, scold, tongue-lash.
14. berate, scold, tongue-lash.
verb (used with object)
to bind or fasten with a rope, cord, or the like.
Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English lasschyn, probably < Middle Dutch or Low German; compare Middle Dutch lasche patch, gusset, Dutch laschen to patch, scarf
1400–50; late Middle English lasschyn, probably < Middle Dutch or Low German; compare Middle Dutch lasche patch, gusset, Dutch laschen to patch, scarf
Related forms
lash·er, noun
lash·ing·ly, adverb
Synonyms
tie, secure, rope, truss.
tie, secure, rope, truss.
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Word Origin & History
lash
"bind," 1620s, originally nautical, from M.Fr. lachier, from O.Fr. lacier "to lace" (see lace).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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