lashing

[ lash-ing ]

/ ˈlæʃ ɪŋ /

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noun

the act of a person or thing that lashes.

a whipping with or as if with a lash.

a severe scolding; tongue-lashing.

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

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”

Words nearby lashing

laser trap, laser treatment, laser tuning, lash, lashed, lashing, Lashio, lashkar, Lashley, lash line, lash out

Definition for lashing (2 of 2)

lashing²

[ lash-ing ]

/ ˈlæʃ ɪŋ /

noun

a binding or fastening with a rope or the like.

the rope or the like used.

Origin of lashing

First recorded in 1660–70; lash² + -ing¹

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Example sentences from the Web for lashing

Putin is cornered, according to Saakashvili, which is why he is lashing out.
U.S. Military Chief Compares Putin’s Ukraine Move to Stalin’s Invasion of Poland|Josh Rogin|July 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Or he could have been a coward, lashing out at me for some online slight.
How I (Digitally) Killed My Twitter Impostor|JoBeth McDaniel|July 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I think the better route than just lashing out at everybody is to just be humble and keep doing my work.
James Franco Uncensored: The Actor on Broadway, NYT Hate, and That Half-Naked Instagram|Marlow Stern|May 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He stepped along, lashing abstractedly at a boot with his whip.
One Red Rose for the Green Kid Who Won the Kentucky Derby|Red Smith|May 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST

One official who did not want to be named said Rachid was lashing out at Abbas in response to the graft investigation.
Arafat Aide: Stop the U.N. Vote|Dan Ephron|September 21, 2011|DAILY BEAST
This lashing is used to make two spars rigid and at right angles to each other.
The Gunner's Examiner|Harold E. Cloke
Shivering and wide-eyed, the boy crept to his bunk, where he fell asleep at last to the sound of screaming wind and lashing water.
The Black Buccaneer|Stephen W. Meader
So Berlioz started for Italy, smarting with rage and pain, as if the Furies were lashing him with their scorpion whips.
Great Musical Composers|George T. Ferris
A West Indian tornado was tearing at the house and lashing the trees with howls of fury, the chimneys moaning and blinds rattling.
The Doctor's Red Lamp|Various
Swimming round it we picked up the floating oars, and lashing them across the gunwale, tumbled back to our places.
Moby Dick; or The Whale|Herman Melville

British Dictionary definitions for lashing (1 of 2)

lashing¹

/ (ˈlæʃɪŋ) /

noun

a whipping; flogging

a scolding

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

British Dictionary definitions for lashing (2 of 2)

lashing²

/ (ˈlæʃɪŋ) /

noun

rope, cord, etc, used for binding or securing

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单词	lashing
释义	lashing ¹ [ lash-ing ] / ˈlæʃ ɪŋ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR lashing ON THESAURUS.COM noun the act of a person or thing that lashes. a whipping with or as if with a lash. a severe scolding; tongue-lashing. 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 ¹ 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” Words nearby lashing laser trap, laser treatment, laser tuning, lash, lashed, lashing, Lashio, lashkar, Lashley, lash line, lash out Definition for lashing (2 of 2) lashing² [ lash-ing ] / ˈlæʃ ɪŋ / noun a binding or fastening with a rope or the like. the rope or the like used. Origin of lashing ² First recorded in 1660–70; lash² + -ing¹ Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for lashing Putin is cornered, according to Saakashvili, which is why he is lashing out. U.S. Military Chief Compares Putin’s Ukraine Move to Stalin’s Invasion of Poland\|Josh Rogin\|July 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Or he could have been a coward, lashing out at me for some online slight. How I (Digitally) Killed My Twitter Impostor\|JoBeth McDaniel\|July 21, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I think the better route than just lashing out at everybody is to just be humble and keep doing my work. James Franco Uncensored: The Actor on Broadway, NYT Hate, and That Half-Naked Instagram\|Marlow Stern\|May 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He stepped along, lashing abstractedly at a boot with his whip. One Red Rose for the Green Kid Who Won the Kentucky Derby\|Red Smith\|May 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST One official who did not want to be named said Rachid was lashing out at Abbas in response to the graft investigation. Arafat Aide: Stop the U.N. Vote\|Dan Ephron\|September 21, 2011\|DAILY BEAST This lashing is used to make two spars rigid and at right angles to each other. The Gunner's Examiner\|Harold E. Cloke Shivering and wide-eyed, the boy crept to his bunk, where he fell asleep at last to the sound of screaming wind and lashing water. The Black Buccaneer\|Stephen W. Meader So Berlioz started for Italy, smarting with rage and pain, as if the Furies were lashing him with their scorpion whips. Great Musical Composers\|George T. Ferris A West Indian tornado was tearing at the house and lashing the trees with howls of fury, the chimneys moaning and blinds rattling. The Doctor's Red Lamp\|Various Swimming round it we picked up the floating oars, and lashing them across the gunwale, tumbled back to our places. Moby Dick; or The Whale\|Herman Melville British Dictionary definitions for lashing (1 of 2) lashing¹ / (ˈlæʃɪŋ) / noun a whipping; flogging a scolding (plural usually foll by of) British informal large amounts; lots British Dictionary definitions for lashing (2 of 2) lashing² / (ˈlæʃɪŋ) / noun rope, cord, etc, used for binding or securing Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to lashing hitting, beating, floundering
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lashing

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Definition for lashing (2 of 2)

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Origin of lashing

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British Dictionary definitions for lashing (1 of 2)

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British Dictionary definitions for lashing (2 of 2)

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