lash 1
— lasher , n. — lashingly , adv. — lashless , adj.
/lash/ , n.
1. the flexible part of a whip; the section of cord or the like forming the extremity of a whip.
2. a swift stroke or blow, with a whip or the like, given as a punishment: He received 20 lashes.
3. something that goads or pains in a manner compared to that of a whip: the lash of his sharp tongue.
4. a swift dashing or sweeping movement, as of an animal's tail; switch.
5. a violent beating or impact, as of waves or rain, against something.
6. an eyelash.
7. Also called neck cord . a cord or a series of cords for lifting the warp in weaving a figured fabric.
v.t.
8. to strike or beat, as with a whip or something similarly slender and flexible.
9. to beat violently or sharply against: The rain lashed the trees.
10. to drive by or as if by strokes of a whip: He lashed them on to greater effort.
11. to attack, scold, or punish severely with words: She lashed the students with harsh criticism.
12. to dash, fling, or switch suddenly and swiftly: The crocodile lashed its tail.
v.i.
13. to strike vigorously at someone or something, as with a weapon or whip (often fol. by out ): He lashed wildly at his attackers.
14. to attack or reprove someone with harsh words (often fol. by out ): to lash out at injustice.
15. to move suddenly and swiftly; rush, dash, or flash: The coiled snake lashed suddenly.
16. Chiefly Brit. to spend money lavishly or foolishly (usually fol. by out ).
[ 1300-50; ME lashe (n.), lashen (v.); perh. of expressive orig. ]
Syn. 14. berate, scold, tongue-lash.
lash 2
— lasher , n. — lashingly , adv.
/lash/ , v.t.
to bind or fasten with a rope, cord, or the like.
[ 1400-50; late ME lasschyn, prob. lasche patch, gusset, D laschen to patch, scarf ]
Syn . tie, secure, rope, truss.