lashing 1
/lash"ing/ , n.
1. the act of a person or thing that lashes.
2. a whipping with or as if with a lash.
3. a severe scolding; tongue-lashing.
[ 1350-1400; ME; see LASH 1 , -ING 1 ]
lashing 2
/lash"ing/ , n.
1. a binding or fastening with a rope or the like.
2. the rope or the like used.
[ 1660-70; LASH 2 + -ING 1 ]