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- [lash]
- /læʃ/
- /læʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lash]
- /læʃ/
Definitions of lash word
- noun lash an ocean-going vessel equipped with special cranes and holds for lifting and stowing cargo-carrying barges that can be sailed up inland waterways or into port facilities from offshore. 1
- verb with object lash to bind or fasten with a rope, cord, or the like. 1
- verb without object lash to strike vigorously at someone or something, as with a weapon or whip (often followed by out): He lashed wildly at his attackers. 1
- verb without object lash to attack or reprove someone with harsh words (often followed by out): to lash out at injustice. 1
- verb without object lash to move suddenly and swiftly; rush, dash, or flash: The coiled snake lashed suddenly. 1
- verb without object lash Chiefly British. to spend money lavishly or foolishly (usually followed by out). 1
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Origin of lash
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English lashe (noun), lashen (v.); perhaps of expressive orig.
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Lash
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lash popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
lash usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lash
verb lash
- knock — to strike a sounding blow with the fist, knuckles, or anything hard, especially on a door, window, or the like, as in seeking admittance, calling attention, or giving a signal: to knock on the door before entering.
- pummel — to beat or thrash with or as if with the fists.
- chastise — If you chastise someone, you speak to them angrily or punish them for something wrong that they have done.
- buffet — A buffet is a meal of cold food that is displayed on a long table at a party or public occasion. Guests usually serve themselves from the table.
- smack — Arthur, 1863–1935, British statesman and labor leader: Nobel Peace Prize 1934.
noun lash
- stroke — a short oblique stroke (/) between two words indicating that whichever is appropriate may be chosen to complete the sense of the text in which they occur: The defendant and his/her attorney must appear in court.
- blow — When a wind or breeze blows, the air moves.
- whiplash — the lash of a whip.
Antonyms for lash
verb lash
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- lose — to come to be without (something in one's possession or care), through accident, theft, etc., so that there is little or no prospect of recovery: I'm sure I've merely misplaced my hat, not lost it.
- protect — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
- flatter — to make flat.
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