nounπShareThe thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given."The angry farmer swung the heavy whip, and the lash cracked against the stubborn mule. "weaponitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA leash in which an animal is caught or held; hence, a snare."The poacher set a lash in the forest hoping to catch a deer. "animaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough."The culprit received thirty-nine lashes."actionweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stroke of satire or sarcasm; an expression or retort that cuts or gives pain; a cut."His sarcastic lash about her new hairstyle hurt her feelings. "communicationlanguageliteraturewritingwordcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash."A tiny piece of dust landed on her cheek after a lash fell out. "anatomybodypartphysiologyappearancehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn carpet weaving, a group of strings for lifting simultaneously certain yarns, to form the figure."The weaver carefully adjusted the lash to lift the red and blue threads together, creating a pattern of stripes in the carpet. "materialpartstructuretechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike with a lash; to whip or scourge with a lash, or with something like one."The farmer used a long whip to lash the stubborn mule, urging it to pull the heavy cart. "actionbodyweaponinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike forcibly and quickly, as with a lash; to beat, or beat upon, with a motion like that of a lash."The angry parent lashed out at the child, hitting him across the back. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo throw out with a jerk or quickly."The horse, startled by the noise, lashed out with its hind legs. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo scold; or to satirize; to censure with severity."The teacher lashed out at the students for not completing their homework. "languagecommunicationwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ply the whip; to strike."The angry farmer began to lash his stubborn mule with the whip to make it move. "actionbodyweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo utter censure or sarcastic language."My teacher lashed out at my classmates for their disruptive behavior in class. "languagecommunicationwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of rain) To fall heavily, especially in the phrase lash down"The rain lashed down, making it impossible to walk to school. "weatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bind with a rope, cord, thong, or chain, so as to fasten."The sailor had to lash the boxes to the deck to prevent them from falling overboard during the storm. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareRemiss, lax."My son was a bit lash in his homework, often turning it in late. "attitudecharactermoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareRelaxed."After a long day at work, I felt lash and ready for a good night's sleep. "attitudeemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSoft, watery, wet."After hours in the humid jungle, we were lash with sweat. "weatherconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareExcellent, wonderful"That Chinese (food) was lash!"qualityvalueattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDrunk."My brother was lash, so he missed his important meeting at work. "drinkconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
