lashing

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[ lash-ing ]
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noun
  1. the act of a person or thing that lashes.

  2. a whipping with or as if with a lash.

  1. a severe scolding; tongue-lashing.

  2. Usually lash·ings [lash-ingz] /ˈlæʃ ɪŋz/ .Chiefly British Informal. a large amount; an abundance (usually followed by of): strawberries with lashings of cream;scallops with a lashing of olive oil.

Origin of lashing

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First recorded in 1350–1400, and in 1820–30 for def. 4; from Middle English lasshyng, lashynge; see origin at lash1, -ing1;def. 4 developed from the sense “to spend money lavishly or foolishly”

Other definitions for lashing (2 of 2)

lashing2
[ lash-ing ]

noun
  1. a binding or fastening with a rope or the like.

  2. the rope or the like used.

Origin of lashing

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First recorded in 1660–70; lash2 + -ing1

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British Dictionary definitions for lashing (1 of 2)

lashing1

/ (ˈlæʃɪŋ) /


noun
  1. a whipping; flogging

  2. a scolding

  1. (plural usually foll by of) British informal large amounts; lots

British Dictionary definitions for lashing (2 of 2)

lashing2

/ (ˈlæʃɪŋ) /


noun
  1. rope, cord, etc, used for binding or securing

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