nounπShareThe thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given."The leather lashes of the bullwhip cracked loudly as the rancher trained his horses. "weaponitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA leash in which an animal is caught or held; hence, a snare."The old trap, a network of lashes hidden in the undergrowth, had caught a rabbit. "animalutensilChat 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."Her apology sounded sincere, but the lashes of sarcasm in her voice betrayed her true feelings. "languageliteraturecommunicationwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash."A piece of dust got in my eye, and I had to blink a lot to get it out from under my lashes. "anatomybodyphysiologyappearancepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn carpet weaving, a group of strings for lifting simultaneously certain yarns, to form the figure."The carpet weaver carefully adjusted the lashes on the loom to lift the correct warp threads, creating the intricate floral pattern. "materialtechnicalmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike with a lash; to whip or scourge with a lash, or with something like one."The angry farmer began to lash the stubborn mule with a leather whip to make it move faster. "actionbodyChat 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 waves lashed the shore during the storm. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo throw out with a jerk or quickly."The angry cat lashes its tail when you try to pick it up. "actionwayChat 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. "attitudecharactercommunicationlanguagemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ply the whip; to strike."The angry farmer lashes his stubborn donkey with a whip to make it move. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo utter censure or sarcastic language."The teacher lashed out at the student for repeatedly disrupting the class. "languagecommunicationwordattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of rain) To fall heavily, especially in the phrase lash down"The rain lashed down heavily during the school bus ride, making it very difficult to see. "weatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bind with a rope, cord, thong, or chain, so as to fasten."The sailors had to lash the cargo to the deck of the ship to prevent it from moving during the storm. "actionnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
