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[ lash ] SHOW IPA
/ læʃ / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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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; switch.
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.
SEE MORE SEE LESS 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.
SEE MORE SEE LESS verb (used without object) to strike vigorously at someone or something, as with a weapon or whip (often followed by out ): He lashed wildly at his attackers.
to attack or reprove someone with harsh words (often followed by out ): to lash out at injustice.
to move suddenly and swiftly; rush, dash, or flash: The coiled snake lashed suddenly.
Chiefly British . to spend money lavishly or foolishly (usually followed by out ).
SEE MORE SEE LESS Origin of lash 1 First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English lashen; perhaps imitative of the sound
SYNONYMS FOR lash 14 berate, scold, tongue-lash.
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OTHER WORDS FROM lash lasher, noun lash·ing·ly, adverb lashless, adjective Words nearby lash laser sight, laser surgery, laser trap, laser treatment, laser tuning, lash , lashed, lashing, Lashio, lashkar, Lashley
Definition for lash (2 of 3) [ lash ] SHOW IPA
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verb (used with object) to bind or fasten with a rope, cord, or the like.
Origin of lash 2 1400–50; late Middle English lasschyn, probably <Middle Dutch or Low German; compare Middle Dutch lasche patch, gusset, Dutch laschen to patch, scarf
SYNONYMS FOR lash tie, secure, rope, truss.
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OTHER WORDS FROM lash lasher, noun lash·ing·ly, adverb Definition for lash (3 of 3) [ lash ] SHOW IPA
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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.
Origin of LASH 1960–65; l(ighter) a(board) sh(ip)
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And activists have used the semi-anonymity of social media to lash out against the government.
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But all of them add up to a coiled-up rage, ready to lash out at the nearest target.
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And when you peacefully protest their stereotyping of you, they lash back at you and they call you horrendous, horrific names.
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Hammami followed his video by taking to Twitter to lash out at Shabaab and its emir.
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The unending negotiations have given Israel the domestic stability to lash out in the region, using its American made weapons.
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Truly, if the lash of remorse had lacked its keenest thong, this passionate outburst of his would have added it.
The Master of Appleby | Francis Lynde
The dark flush showed how quickly his haughty spirit responded to the flicker of the lash .
The Inner Shrine | Basil King
Larkin made a threatening motion toward the lash coiled at his belt.
The Terrible Answer | Arthur G. Hill
It was another to listen to her hard, pitiless words, to change colour under the lash of her gibing tongue.
Under the Red Robe | Stanley Weyman
The only thing they were clear upon was that Janosics deserved fifty strokes with the lash , a punishment he promptly received.
The Strange Story of Rab Rby | Mr Jkai
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British Dictionary definitions for lash (1 of 2) 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
have a lash Australian and NZ informal to make an attempt at or take part in (something)
SEE MORE SEE LESS verb (tr) 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
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Derived forms of lash lasher , noun lashingly , adverb Word Origin for lash C14: perhaps imitative
British Dictionary definitions for lash (2 of 2) verb (tr) to bind or secure with rope, string, etc
Derived forms of lash lasher , noun Word Origin for lash C15: from Old French lachier, ultimately from Latin laqueāre to ensnare, from laqueus noose
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