lash
/læʃ/
noun
- An eyelash; one of the hairs growing on the edge of the eyelid.
- She blinked, and a tiny lash fell onto her cheek.
- Mascara is used to make your lashes look thicker and longer.
- He has long, dark lashes that frame his eyes beautifully.
- A sharp blow or stroke with a whip or similar flexible object.
- The driver gave the horse a lash to make it go faster.
- A single lash of the whip left a red mark on his arm.
- In the old story, the prisoner received ten lashes as punishment.
- A sudden, forceful movement of something flexible, like a rope or tail.
- The cat's tail gave an angry lash from side to side.
- The tiger's tail moved in a quick lash as it prepared to pounce.
- With a lash of the rope, the sailor secured the boat to the dock.
verb
- To hit or strike with a whip or similar object.
- In the storm, the wind lashed the trees, breaking several branches.
- The cruel master would lash the slaves for any small mistake.
- He threatened to lash the dog if it didn't stop barking.
- To move or swing violently or quickly.
- The tiger lashed its tail in frustration.
- She lashed her arm out to grab the falling vase.
- The waves lashed against the side of the ship during the storm.
- To tie or fasten something securely with rope or cord.
- The campers lashed the tent poles together to make a sturdy frame.
- He lashed the luggage to the roof rack with strong straps.
- The sailors lashed the cargo to the deck to keep it from shifting.
- To criticize or attack someone harshly with words.
- The critic lashed the movie for its poor acting and weak plot.
- She lashed her brother with angry words after he broke her phone.
- The politician lashed his opponent in a heated debate.