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/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.lash2—lasher, n. —lashingly, adv./lash/, v.t.to bind or fasten with a rope, cord, or the like.[1400-50; late ME lasschyn, prob. < MD or LG; cf. MD lasche patch, gusset, D laschen to patch, scarf]Syn. tie, secure, rope, truss.
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Universalium. 2010.
