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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024lash1 /læʃ/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- the end part of a whip, formed from a flexible section of cord.
- a swift stroke or blow with or as if with a whip:twenty lashes as punishment.
- Anatomyan eyelash.
v. - to strike or beat, as with a whip or something similarly slender and flexible: [~ + object]lashed the prisoners.[no object* (~ + out);
(~ + at + object)]She lashed (out) at her attackers. - to beat violently or sharply against:[~ + object]The hurricane lashed the coast.
- to attack with harsh words: [~ + object]lashed his accusers in a stinging speech.[~ + out (+ at + object)]She lashed out at the injustice she saw.
- to move suddenly and swiftly;
rush, dash, or flash: [no object]The cat's tail lashed angrily.[~ + object]The cat lashed its tail in anger. lash2 /læʃ/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object]- to bind or fasten with a rope, cord, etc.:The campers lashed their tent to a tree during the hurricane.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024lash1 (lash),USA pronunciation n. - 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.
- Zoologya swift dashing or sweeping movement, as of an animal's tail;
switch. - a violent beating or impact, as of waves or rain, against something.
- Anatomyan eyelash.
- TextilesAlso called neck cord. a cord or a series of cords for lifting the warp in weaving a figured fabric.
v.t. - 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.
v.i. - to strike vigorously at someone or something, as with a weapon or whip (often fol. by out):He lashed wildly at his attackers.
- to attack or reprove someone with harsh words (often fol. by out):to lash out at injustice.
- to move suddenly and swiftly;
rush, dash, or flash:The coiled snake lashed suddenly. - British Terms[Chiefly Brit.]to spend money lavishly or foolishly (usually fol. by out).
- 1300–50; Middle English lashe (noun, nominal), lashen (verb, verbal); perh. of expressive origin, originally
lash′er, n. lash′ing•ly, adv. lash′less, adj. - 14.See corresponding entry in Unabridged berate, scold, tongue-lash.
lash2 (lash),USA pronunciation v.t. - to bind or fasten with a rope, cord, or the like.
- Middle Dutch or Low German; compare Middle Dutch lasche patch, gusset, Dutch laschen to patch, scarf
- late Middle English lasschyn, probably 1400–50
lash′er, n. lash′ing•ly, adv. tie, secure, rope, truss. LASH (lash),USA pronunciation n. - Nautical, Naval Termsan 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.
- l(ighter) a(board) sh(ip) 1960–65
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: lash /læʃ/ n - a sharp cutting blow from a whip or other flexible object
- 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 ⇒ Austral NZ informal to make an attempt at or take part in (something)
vb (transitive)- 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
See also lash outEtymology: 14th Century: perhaps imitativeˈlasher n lash /læʃ/ vb - (transitive) to bind or secure with rope, string, etc
Etymology: 15th Century: from Old French lachier, ultimately from Latin laqueāre to ensnare, from laqueus noose |