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Definition: Meaning of, lash in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / laʃ /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
lash lashed lashed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
lashing lashes
  1. tie [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to tie something tightly to something else with a rope [=  bind]
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  2. wind/rain/sea [intransitive always + adverb/preposition, transitive] if the wind, sea etc lashes something, it hits it with violent force
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  3. hit [transitive] to hit a person or animal very hard with a whip, stick etc
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  4. tail [intransitive and transitive] if an animal lashes its tail or its tail lashes, it moves it from side to side quickly and strongly, especially because it is angry
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  5. criticize [intransitive and transitive] to criticize someone angrily - used especially in newspapers
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Singular Plural
lash lashes
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  1. a hit with a whip, especially as a punishment
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  2. [usually plural] one of the hairs that grow around the edge of your eyes [=  eyelash]
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  3. a sudden or violent movement like that of a whip
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  4. the thin piece of leather at the end of a whip
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lash used in phrases

  • lash together (verb)
    1. bind together with a cord or rope
  • lash-like (adjective)
    1. as does a flagellum having or resembling a lash or whip
  • lash-up (noun)
    1. any improvised arrangement for temporary use
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lash used in phrasal verbs

  • lash down (phrasal verb)
    1. to rain in large amounts and with a lot of force
  • lash out (phrasal verb)
    1. [intransitive] to try to hit or attack someone suddenly and violently
    2. [intransitive] to criticize someone or something angrily
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