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.

Origin of lashing

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at lash¹, -ing¹

Words nearby lashing

lash line, lash out, lash rail, lash-up, lashed, lashing, lashings, lashio, lashkar, lashley, lashup

Definition for lashing (2 of 4)

lashing ²

[ 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

Definition for lashing (3 of 4)

lash ¹

[ lash ]

/ læʃ /

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.

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.

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).

Origin of lash

1300–50; Middle English lashe (noun), lashen (v.); perhaps of expressive orig.

SYNONYMS FOR lash

14 berate, scold, tongue-lash.

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OTHER WORDS FROM lash

lash·er, noun lash·ing·ly, adverb lash·less, adjective

Definition for lashing (4 of 4)

lash ²

[ lash ]

/ læʃ /

verb (used with object)

to bind or fasten with a rope, cord, or the like.

Origin of lash

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

lash·er, noun lash·ing·ly, adverb

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 4)

lashing ¹

/ (ˈlæʃɪŋ) /

noun

a whipping; flogging

a scolding

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

British Dictionary definitions for lashing (2 of 4)

lashing ²

/ (ˈlæʃɪŋ) /

noun

rope, cord, etc, used for binding or securing

British Dictionary definitions for lashing (3 of 4)

lash ¹

/ (læʃ) /

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)

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

Derived forms of lash

lasher, noun lashingly, adverb

Word Origin for lash

C14: perhaps imitative

British Dictionary definitions for lashing (4 of 4)

lash ²

/ (læʃ) /

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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