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lash

verb (1)
\ ˈlash How to pronounce lash (audio) \
lashed; lashing; lashes

Definition of lash

 (Entry 1 of 3)

intransitive verb

1 : to move violently or suddenly : dash
2 : to thrash or beat violently rain lashed at the windowpanes
3 : to make a verbal attack or retort —usually used with out

transitive verb

1a : to whip or fling about violently the big cat lashed its tail about threateningly
b : to strike or beat with or as if with a whip waves lashed the shore
2a : to assail with stinging words
b : drive, whip lashed them into a fury with his fiery speech

lash

noun

Definition of lash (Entry 2 of 3)

1a(1) : a stroke with or as if with a whip
(2) : the flexible part of a whip also : whip
b : punishment by whipping
2 : a beating, whipping, or driving force
3 : a stinging rebuke
4 : eyelash
5 : the clearance or play between adjacent movable mechanical parts

lash

verb (2)
lashed; lashing; lashes

Definition of lash (Entry 3 of 3)

transitive verb

: to bind with or as if with a line
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Verb (1)

lasher noun

Verb (2)

lasher noun

Examples of lash in a Sentence

Noun

 They gave the sailor 50 lashes for disobeying orders. The disobedient sailors were threatened with the lash.

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

 Trump also lashed out at the four Democratic women -- Reps. — Dallas News, "Texas GOP Rep. Will Hurd joins Democrats in vote to condemn Trump's tweets as racist," 16 July 2019 Gusty showers were to begin lashing parts of Florida on Sunday, and authorities were warning of the possibility of flash flooding. — Robert Rhoden, NOLA.com, "Subtropical Storm Alberto - Watch the latest NHC video report," 27 May 2018 Gusty showers were to begin lashing parts of Florida on Sunday, and authorities were warning of the possibility of flash flooding. — Rebecca Santana, The Seattle Times, "Storm Alberto gains strength approaching northern Gulf Coast," 27 May 2018 Heavy downpours were expected to begin lashing parts of Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama on Sunday. — Washington Post, "US Gulf Coast prepares as Alberto brings wind, rain north," 27 May 2018 Gusty showers were to begin lashing parts of Florida on Sunday, and authorities were warning of the possibility of flash flooding. — Tamara Lush And Rebecca Santana, chicagotribune.com, "Florida panhandle braces for impact as Alberto approaches," 27 May 2018 Heavy downpours were expected to begin lashing parts of Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama on Sunday. — Tamara Lush, BostonGlobe.com, "Gulf Coast prepares as slow-moving Alberto moves northward," 27 May 2018 Heavy downpours were expected to begin lashing parts of Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama on Sunday. — Tamara Lush, Fox News, "US Gulf Coast prepares as Alberto brings wind, rain north," 26 May 2018 The film has already been getting plenty of attention — both good and bad — as shortly after Disney announced its casting of Bailey as Ariel in July, some internet commenters lashed out against the idea of a black woman in the role. — Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, "Harry Styles Turns Down the Role of Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid Live-Action Remake: Source," 13 Aug. 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

 No one is sounding the all-clear for South Florida, since the region could still

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