LASHING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word LASHING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LASHING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Lashing

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈlaʃɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a beating with a stick or whip

Short Definition:

beating with stick or whip

Examples:
  • I threatened to give him a good lashing!
  • he was on the receiving end of a verbal lashing yesterday
Definition:

a cord used to fasten something securely

Short Definition:

cord used to fasten something securely

Examples:
  • the lashings used by primitive peoples are more efficient than metal fastenings

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