noun Download 🔗Share The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given. Examples : "The leather lashes of the bullwhip cracked loudly as the rancher trained his horses. " weapon item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A leash in which an animal is caught or held; hence, a snare. Examples : "The old trap, a network of lashes hidden in the undergrowth, had caught a rabbit. " animal utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough. Examples : "The culprit received thirty-nine lashes." action weapon Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A stroke of satire or sarcasm; an expression or retort that cuts or gives pain; a cut. Examples : "Her apology sounded sincere, but the lashes of sarcasm in her voice betrayed her true feelings. " language literature communication writing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash. Examples : "A piece of dust got in my eye, and I had to blink a lot to get it out from under my lashes. " anatomy body physiology appearance part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share In carpet weaving, a group of strings for lifting simultaneously certain yarns, to form the figure. Examples : "The carpet weaver carefully adjusted the lashes on the loom to lift the correct warp threads, creating the intricate floral pattern. " material technical machine industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To strike with a lash; to whip or scourge with a lash, or with something like one. Examples : "The angry farmer began to lash the stubborn mule with a leather whip to make it move faster. " action body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To strike forcibly and quickly, as with a lash; to beat, or beat upon, with a motion like that of a lash. Examples : "The angry waves lashed the shore during the storm. " action body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To throw out with a jerk or quickly. Examples : "The angry cat lashes its tail when you try to pick it up. " action way Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To scold; or to satirize; to censure with severity. Examples : "The teacher lashed out at the students for not completing their homework. " attitude character communication language moral Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To ply the whip; to strike. Examples : "The angry farmer lashes his stubborn donkey with a whip to make it move. " action body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To utter censure or sarcastic language. Examples : "The teacher lashed out at the student for repeatedly disrupting the class. " language communication word attitude character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (of rain) To fall heavily, especially in the phrase lash down Examples : "The rain lashed down heavily during the school bus ride, making it very difficult to see. " weather Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To bind with a rope, cord, thong, or chain, so as to fasten. Examples : "The sailors had to lash the cargo to the deck of the ship to prevent it from moving during the storm. " action nautical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
