ALL meanings of lashing
lash·ing
L l - 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
- noun lashing Also called neck cord. a cord or a series of cords for lifting the warp in weaving a figured fabric. 1
- verb with object lashing to bind or fasten with a rope, cord, or the like. 1
- verb without object lashing 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 lashing to attack or reprove someone with harsh words (often followed by out): to lash out at injustice. 1
- verb without object lashing to move suddenly and swiftly; rush, dash, or flash: The coiled snake lashed suddenly. 1
- verb without object lashing Chiefly British. to spend money lavishly or foolishly (usually followed by out). 1
- noun lashing An act or instance of whipping. 1
- noun lashing punishment: whipping 1
- noun lashing attachment by rope 1
- noun plural lashing large amount 1
- quantifier lashing Lashings of something means a large quantity or amount of it. 0
- countable noun lashing Lashings are ropes or cables that are used to tie one thing to another. 0
- countable noun lashing If you refer to someone's comments as a lashing, you mean that they are very critical and angry. 0
- countable noun lashing A lashing is a punishment in which a person is hit with a whip. 0
- noun lashing a whipping; flogging 0
- noun lashing a scolding 0
- noun lashing large amounts; lots 0
- noun lashing rope, cord, etc, used for binding or securing 0
- noun lashing the act of a person or thing that lashes 0
- noun lashing a whipping 0
- noun lashing a strong rebuke 0
- noun lashing a large amount; lots 0
- noun lashing the act of fastening or tying with a rope, etc. 0
- noun lashing a rope, etc. so used 0