Looking for the meaning of the word LASH in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LASH with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Lash
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English (in the sense ‘make a sudden movement’): probably imitative
laʃ
strike or beat with a whip or stick
Short Definition:strike with whip or stick
Examples:- they lashed him repeatedly about the head
(of an animal) move (a part of the body, especially the tail) quickly and violently
Short Definition:(of animal) move part of body quickly
Examples:- the cat was lashing its tail back and forth
fasten (something) securely with a cord or rope
Short Definition:fasten securely with cord
Examples:- the hatch was securely lashed down
- he lashed the flag to the mast
Word: Lash
Speech Type: Noun
laʃ
a sharp blow or stroke with a whip or rope
Short Definition:blow with whip or rope
Examples:- he was sentenced to fifty lashes for his crime
- she felt the lash of my tongue
an eyelash
Short Definition:eyelash
Examples:- she fluttered her long dark lashes
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