lash
noun
Definitions of lash noun
hair
- CountableUsually plural
An individual hair that grows on the edge of the eyelid.
hit
- CountableSingular
A thin, flexible strip of leather or similar material attached to the end of a whip, or the act of striking with such a strip, often as a form of punishment.
He was sentenced to thirty lashes for that offense.
The penalty for disobedience was the lash.
In the past, naval prisoners were subjected to the lash.
- Countable
A sudden, forceful movement of something flexible, or the act of something bending and moving swiftly.
The fish, with a powerful lash of its tail, propelled itself out of the net and back into the river.
The wind made a whooshing sound as it lashed the tree branches.
verb
Definitions of lash verb
hit
- TransitiveIntransitive
To strike with considerable force.
Prisoners were often lashed with electric cables.
The sound of rain lashing against the windows was extremely loud.
The waves lashed violently against the shore.
criticize
- Transitive
To criticize someone harshly.
The media lashed out at the politician for his inappropriate behaviour.
The coach lashed the team for their poor performance.
tie
- TransitiveVerb + adv/prep
To fasten something securely by tying or binding it tightly.
I have lashed your case onto the roof rack of the car.
It will be easier to carry these poles if we lash them together with rope.
They lashed the boat to the pier with ropes.
Idioms
- come/suffer under the lash
To be subjected to harsh criticism or severe reprimand.
• The company came under the lash for failing to meet its quarterly targets.
Phrasal Verbs of lash
- lash out
to abruptly launch a physical or verbal attack on someone or something in an angry manner
• He couldn't help but lash out when he heard the criticism.
- lash out (something)
to expend a significant sum of money in a manner that may be deemed unnecessary or wasteful
• She lashed out on shopping, completely ignoring her budget.