Definition of lash - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medicalhair from the edge of the eyelid
- She has long, dark lashes.
2.
disciplinestroke with a whip as punishment
- He received ten lashes for his disobedience.
3.
communicationsharp verbal attack or criticism
- Her words were a lash to his pride.
4.
toolsthe flexible end of a whip
- The lash of the whip cracked loudly.
5.
mechanicsTECH. looseness between fitted mechanical partsTECH.
- The machine had too much lash in its gears.
Verb
1.
actiontr. strike with a whip or sticktr.
- The trainer lashed the horse to make it move faster..
2.
natural impactintr. UK rain or wind hitting forcefullyintr. UK
- The storm lashed the coast with heavy rain.
3.
verbal attacktr. criticize or attack with wordstr.
- The coach lashed the team for their poor performance.
4.
bindingtr. tie or secure with rope or cordtr.
- They lashed the logs together to build a raft.
5.
quick movementintr. move quickly and violentlyintr.
- The cat's tail lashed back and forth.
Images of lash
the flexible end of a whip
Expressions with lash
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make a fierce verbal attack
She lashed out at her critics during the interview.
respond angrily or defensively to criticism
She lashed back at the unfair comments.
criticize someone harshly or angrily
She lashed into him for being late.
rain heavily with intensity and force
It began to lash down just as we left.
speak harshly or critically to someone
She lashed with her tongue at the rude waiter.
engaged in heavy drinking socially
They were on the lash all night.
harsh criticism or scolding from someone
He felt the lash of her tongue after the mistake.
assemble or construct quickly
The team lashed up a temporary shelter in no time.
experience harsh criticism or reprimand from someone
She felt the lash of his tongue after the mistake.
move or swing violently in different directions
The branches lashed about in the storm.
continue a difficult action despite likely failure or danger
She decided to lash herself to the mast and finish the project.
tool used to curl eyelashes
She used a lash curler before applying mascara.
fasten or tie with a rope or cord
They had to lash together the logs to build a raft..
edge of eyelid where lashes grow or makeup is applied
She applied eyeliner along her lash line.
crude improvisation or bodged effort
The project was just a lash-up and fell apart quickly.
cosmetic procedure curling eyelashes
She booked a lash lift for her wedding day.
resembling or similar to a lash in form or function
The plant's tendrils were thin and lash-like, wrapping tightly around the fence..
receive harsh or angry words from someone
He felt the lash of her tongue after breaking the vase.
hits given with a whip as punishment
He received ten strokes of the lash.
aggressive or harsh verbal assault
She faced a tongue-lash from her boss after the mistake.
Origin of lash
Middle English, lash (to strike)
Terms with lash included in their meaning
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tools
tool with handle and flexible lash
physical action
lash out physically at someone or something
whipping
lash with a whip or strap
riding gear
long braided lash, often makes a sharp crack
whip-like
having or resembling a whip or lash
punishment
punish by striking someone with a long leather lash
equestrian
short riding whip with a braided leather lash
security
tied or secured with a lash or rope
Examples of lash in a sentence
Her lashes fluttered as she blinked. The prisoner was sentenced to twenty lashes. Each lash left a mark across his back. His speech was a lash against the policy. The article delivered a lash to the administration. The cowboy's lash whistled through the air.
He repaired the lash of the old whip. The engineer adjusted the lash to improve performance. Excessive lash can lead to mechanical failure. He lashed the rope against the post. The storm lashed the coast with heavy rain. Winds began to lash the windows violently. The rain lashed against the roof all night. She lashed him with her sharp words. The politician lashed the media during the interview. The sailors lashed the sails to the mast. He lashed the tent to the ground before the storm. The rope lashed wildly in the wind. Rain lashed against the windows all night.
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- French:cil, fouetter, ...
- German:Wimper, peitschen, ...
- Italian:ciglia, frustare, ...
- Spanish:pestaña, golpear, ...
- Portuguese:pestana, chicotear, ...
- Chinese:睫毛, 抽打, ...
- Japanese:まつげ, 鞭打つ, ...
- Arabic:رِمْش, جَلَدَ, ...
- Hebrew:רִיס, לְהַצְלִיף, ...
- Russian:ресница, хлестать, ...
- Ukrainian:вія, бити, ...
- Hindi:बरौनी, चाबुक मारना, ...
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