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Definition lash in American English

lash verb

verb
/læʃ/
1

to hit a person or animal with a whip or thin stick, especially as a punishment

Example

He was regularly lashed on the buttocks by his jailers.

Synonyms and related words
hit beat smack beating the birch box someone’s ears
1.1

if the wind or rain lashes something or lashes against something, it blows or falls against it with a very strong force

Synonyms and related words
blow catch drop rain snow come down
1.2

if an animal lashes its tail, or if its tail lashes, it moves its tail fast and violently from side to side, often when it is angry

Synonyms and related words
beach bite bite
1.3

to hit something with a very strong force

Example

We could hear the branches lashing the side of the house.

Example

Branches lashed at my face.

Synonyms and related words
hit crash collide
2

to tie something firmly to something else, or to tie two things together firmly using a rope

Example

The fuel tanks were lashed together, upright and side by side.

Example

After lashing the boat to the dock, we ran for shelter from the storm.

Synonyms and related words
fasten fix attach
3

to criticize someone severely or angrily

Example

He didn't get angry. He didn't lash back. Instead, he grinned.

Synonyms and related words
attack damn savage lash out tear into abuse
4

to make a person or group react with a strong emotion such as anger or enthusiasm

Example

His stirring words lashed the crowd into wild excitement.

Synonyms and related words
affect provoke inspire
Definition lash in American English