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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.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 byout ).
He lashed wildly at his attackers.
to attack or reprove someone with harsh words (often followed byout ).
to lash out at injustice.
Synonyms: , ,to move suddenly and swiftly; rush, dash, or flash.
The coiled snake lashed suddenly.
Chiefly British.to spend money lavishly or foolishly (usually followed byout ).
lash
2[lash]
verb (used with object)
to bind or fasten with a rope, cord, or the like.
Synonyms: , , ,
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/ æʃ /
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
informalto 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/ æʃ /
verb
(tr) to bind or secure with rope, string, etc
Other 51Թ Forms
- lasher noun
- lashingly adverb
- lashless adjective
- ˈ noun
- ˈԲ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
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51Թ History and Origins
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Example Sentences
"When Henry's dysregulated... he will lash out and he's not in control," she said.
Still, she has lashed out at her domestic critics as “anti-patriotic.”
The driveway gate of the waist-high chain-link fence dividing the front yard from the sidewalk was bent and mangled, lashed to a metal fence pole with white rope.
When a person is drowning, they usually panic and lash out.
Less than a week after leaving the post, Musk lashed out at GOP legislators for racking up debt via the "One Big Beautiful Bill."
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