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to tie something firmly to something else, or to tie two things together firmly using a rope
The fuel tanks were lashed together, upright and side by side.
After lashing the boat to the dock, we ran for shelter from the storm.
to hit a person or animal with a whip or thin stick, especially as a punishment
He was regularly lashed on the buttocks by his jailers.
to hit something with a very strong force
We could hear the branches lashing the side of the house.
Branches lashed at my face.
if the wind or rain lashes something or lashes against something, it blows or falls against it with a very strong force
The wind was still strong, and the rain lashed against the roof.
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
to criticize someone severely or angrily
He lashed Lucien mercilessly with harsh words.
He didn't get angry. He didn't lash back. Instead, he grinned.
to make a person or group react with a strong emotion such as anger or enthusiasm
His stirring words lashed the crowd into wild excitement.
