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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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Other Words from lash

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

 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 Lekima is one of two typhoons currently raging in the western Pacific, with Typhoon Krosa lashing the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam. — Fox News, "China braces itself as Typhoon Lekima barrels down with 130 mph winds, heavy rainfall," 10 Aug. 2019 Midway through the second half, Erik Pieters hiked the ball high up in the air, before Jannik Vestergaard misjudged the flight of the ball and Barnes lashed home. — SI.com, "Burnley 3-0 Southampton: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Ashley Barnes Stars in Impressive Win," 10 Aug. 2019 Then a storm lashed the boat nearly sideways into the water. — Ailsa Ross, Longreads, "Mountains, Transcending," 9 Aug. 2019 Goldblum wasn't having it, lashing back with some Bustopher Jones jabs. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, "Jeff Goldblum Throws Shade at James Corden Over 'Cats' Character in Fierce 'Drop the Mic' Battle: Watch," 30 July 2019 Or a cat might aggressively lash out with its claws. — Ilana Halperin, The Conversation, "Curious Kids: How are cats declawed, and is it painful?," 30 July 2019 Trump’s tweets also came nine days after Cummings lashed out during a hearing at the head of the Department of Homeland Security for the miserable and unsanitary conditions in which children suspected of crossing the border illegally are held. — Lillian Reed, baltimoresun.com, "After President Trump calls Rep. Elijah Cummings ‘racist,’ defenders rally behind Baltimore, congressman," 29 July 2019 The Model S, first released in 2012, is now years without a refresh yet is still lashing premium sedan rivals such as Mercedes, Lexus, and BMW’s 6 and 7 series. — Michael J. Coren, Quartz, "Tesla’s losses are piling up despite record sales," 24 July 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

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