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to lash
01
to harshly beat someone using a whip or rod
Transitive: to lash sb
Example
The cruel taskmaster would lash the slaves for the slightest mistakes.
In ancient times, criminals were often lashed as a form of punishment.
02
to tie or secure something using a rope, chain, etc.
Transitive: to lash two or more things | to lash sth to an immobile object
Example
He lashed the boxes together with a sturdy rope for easier transportation.
The sailor lashed the cargo to the deck to prevent it from shifting during the storm.
03
(of a natural force) to strike or whip forcefully against an object
Transitive: to lash sth
Example
The wind lashed the sails of the ship, propelling it forward with great speed.
The storm lashed the coastline, causing erosion and damage to beachfront properties.
04
(of an animal) to swiftly and violently move a part of its body, particularly the tail
Transitive: to lash a part of the body
Example
The cat lashed its tail angrily when approached by the unfamiliar dog.
Watching the fisherman bait his hook, the fish lashed its tail in the water, eager to escape capture.
Lash
01
any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
02
a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object
03
leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip
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