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- [lash-ing]
- /ˈlæʃ ɪŋ/
- /ˈlæʃ.ɪŋ/
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- [lash-ing]
- /ˈlæʃ ɪŋ/
Definitions of lashing word
- noun lashing the flexible part of a whip; the section of cord or the like forming the extremity of a whip. 1
- noun lashing a swift stroke or blow, with a whip or the like, given as a punishment: He received 20 lashes. 1
- noun lashing something that goads or pains in a manner compared to that of a whip: the lash of his sharp tongue. 1
- noun lashing a swift dashing or sweeping movement, as of an animal's tail; switch. 1
- noun lashing a violent beating or impact, as of waves or rain, against something. 1
- noun lashing an eyelash. 1
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Origin of lashing
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at lash1, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Lashing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lashing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lashing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lashing
adj lashing
- hitting — to deal a blow or stroke to: Hit the nail with the hammer.
- beating — If someone is given a beating, they are hit hard many times, especially with something such as a stick.
- floundering — to struggle with stumbling or plunging movements (usually followed by about, along, on, through, etc.): He saw the child floundering about in the water.
adjective lashing
- thrashing — an act or instance of thrashing; beating; blow.
noun lashing
- flogging — to beat with a whip, stick, etc., especially as punishment; whip; scourge.
- horsewhipping — Present participle of horsewhip.
- whipping — an instrument for striking, as in driving animals or in punishing, typically consisting of a lash or other flexible part with a more rigid handle.
- ligature — the act of binding or tying up: The ligature of the artery was done with skill.
- licking — a stroke of the tongue over something.
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