Lash

English Meaning

The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.

1. A stroke or blow with or as if with a whip.
2. A whip.
3. The flexible portion of a whip, such as a plait or thong.
4. Punishment administered with a whip.
5. A lacerating presence or power: the lash of conscience.
6. A caustic verbal attack.
7. An eyelash.
8. To strike with or as if with a whip.
9. To strike against with force or violence: sleet lashing the roof.
10. To beat or swing rapidly: The alligator lashed its tail in the water.
11. To make a scathing oral or written attack against.
12. To drive or goad; sting: words that lashed them into action.
13. To move swiftly or violently; thrash: heard the snake lashing about in the leaves.
14. To aim a sudden blow; strike: The mule lashed out with its hind legs.
15. To beat; flail: waves lashing at the shore.
16. To make a scathing verbal or written attack. Often used with out: lashed out at her critics during the interview.
17. To secure or bind, as with a rope, cord, or chain.