lash

verb
UK: /læʃ/
US: /læʃ/

  1. To hit someone or something with force using a whip or similar object.

    1. The storm lashed the coast all night, causing damage to boats and buildings.
    2. He lashed the disobedient horse several times, but it did not follow commands.

  2. To criticize someone severely.

    1. The newspapers lashed out at the politician for his controversial remarks.
    2. The boss lashed the team for their poor performance, causing tension in the office.

  3. To fasten something tightly with a rope or cord.

    1. Lash the boat to the pier so it doesn't drift away.
    2. We had to lash the supplies to the roof rack before we could drive away.

Synonyms

criticize tie beat whip strike attack bind
lash noun

  1. A quick, forceful stroke with a whip or similar object.

    1. The horse jumped after the lash.
    2. One lash of the whip was enough.

  2. An eyelash.

    1. She has long, dark lashes.
    2. Her long lashes fluttered as she smiled.
lash intransitive-verb

  1. To move violently or suddenly.

    1. The snake lashed its tail.
    2. The injured animal began to lash around.
lash plural-noun

  1. An act of hitting with a whip or something similar.

    1. The lash left a red mark on his skin.
    2. Each lash was more painful than the last.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lash" in English means: To hit someone or something with force using a whip or similar object., To criticize someone severely., To fasten something tightly with a rope or cord..

The phonetic transcription of "lash" is /læʃ/ in British English and /læʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lash": criticize, tie, beat, whip, strike, attack, bind.

Example usage of "lash": "The storm lashed the coast all night, causing damage to boats and buildings.". More examples on the page.