What does lash mean in English? Meaning of lash definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "lash": any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
Noun
Meaning: any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelidsSynonyms: cilium
eyelash
lashHypernyms: hairMeaning of "lash": beat severely with a whip or rod
Verb
Meaning: beat severely with a whip or rodExample: The teacher often flogged the students
The children were severely trouncedSynonyms: flog
lash
lather
slash
strap
trounce
welt
whipHyponyms: birch
cat
cowhide
flagellate
horsewhip
leather
scourge
switchHypernyms: beat
beat up
work overMeaning of "lash": leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip
Noun
Meaning: leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whipSynonyms: lash
thongHypernyms: leather stripMeaning of "lash": lash or flick about sharply
Verb
Meaning: lash or flick about sharplyExample: The lion lashed its tailSynonyms: lashHypernyms: sway
swingMeaning of "lash": a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object
Noun
Meaning: a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike objectExample: the whip raised a red weltSynonyms: lash
whip
whiplashHypernyms: blowMeaning of "lash": strike as if by whipping
Verb
Meaning: strike as if by whippingExample: The curtain whipped her faceSynonyms: lash
whipHyponyms: urticateHypernyms: strikeMeaning of "lash": bind with a rope, chain, or cord
Verb
Meaning: bind with a rope, chain, or cordExample: lash the horseSynonyms: lashHyponyms: frapHypernyms: bind
tieAntonyms: unlashAdjective: The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given. Joseph Addison (1672-1719) I observed that your whip wanted a lash to it.Joseph Addison (1672-1719) I observed that your whip wanted a lash to it.(obsolete) A leash in which an animal is caught or held; hence, a snare.A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough. The culprit received thirty-nine lashes.A stroke of satire or sarcasm; an expression or retort that cuts or gives pain; a cut. Roger L'Estrange (1616-1704) The moral is a lash at the vanity of arrogating that to ourselves which succeeds well.Roger L'Estrange (1616-1704) The moral is a lash at the vanity of arrogating that to ourselves which succeeds well.A hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash. 1959, Georgette Heyer, chapter 1, The Unknown Ajax: But Richmond, his grandfather's darling, after one thoughtful glance cast under his lashes at that uncompromising countenance appeared to lose himself in his own reflections.1959, Georgette Heyer, chapter 1, The Unknown Ajax: But Richmond, his grandfather's darling, after one thoughtful glance cast under his lashes at that uncompromising countenance appeared to lose himself in his own reflections.In carpet weaving, a group of strings for lifting simultaneously certain yarns, to form the figure.In British English, it refers to heavy drinking with friends, (i.e. We were out on the lash last night)Synonyms:
knock, pummel, chastise, buffet, smack, batter, lam, pound, hide, drum, scourge, hammer, flay, strap, dash, strike, baste, flagellate, thrash, hit, whale, flog, lather, wear out, horsewhip, scold, castigate, berate, blister, jaw, ridicule, flay, attack, censure, belabor, lampoon, baste, abuse, upbraid, lambaste, fulminate, satirize, bawl out, chew out, tell off, exprobate, tear into, tongue-lash,
Antonyms:
compliment, praise, lose, compliment, praise, protect, flatter, defend, support, approve,
