Definitions for lashing

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lashing lash·ing

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IPA: /ˈlæʃ ɪŋ/

Lashing is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 205 anagrams from letters in lashing (aghilns).

Definitions for lashing

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that lashes.
2. a whipping with or as if with a lash.
3. a severe scolding; tongue-lashing.
4. a binding or fastening with a rope or the like.
5. the rope or the like used.
6. the flexible part of a whip; the section of cord or the like forming the extremity of a whip.
7. a swift stroke or blow, with a whip or the like, given as a punishment:
8. something that goads or pains in a manner compared to that of a whip:
9. a swift dashing or sweeping movement, as of an animal's tail; switch.
10. a violent beating or impact, as of waves or rain, against something.
11. an eyelash.
12. Also called neck cord. a cord or a series of cords for lifting the warp in weaving a figured fabric.

verb (used with object)

1. to strike or beat, as with a whip or something similarly slender and flexible.
2. to beat violently or sharply against:
3. to drive by or as if by strokes of a whip:
4. to attack, scold, or punish severely with words:
5. to dash, fling, or switch suddenly and swiftly:
6. to bind or fasten with a rope, cord, or the like.

verb (used without object)

1. to strike vigorously at someone or something, as with a weapon or whip (often followed by out):
2. to attack or reprove someone with harsh words (often followed by out):
3. to move suddenly and swiftly; rush, dash, or flash:
4. Chiefly British. to spend money lavishly or foolishly (usually followed by out).

Origin of lashing

Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at lash¹, -ing¹

Examples for lashing

He stepped along, lashing abstractedly at a boot with his whip.

I think the better route than just lashing out at everybody is to just be humble and keep doing my work.

Putin is cornered, according to Saakashvili, which is why he is lashing out.

The chuckles of this poor man were like cuts from a whip to Therese, lashing and urging her on.

She fell and tried to escape on her hands and knees; but lashing her again he jerked her to her feet.

And he drove off, lashing his horse so fiercely that it almost bolted.

She held out her quivering hands which the wind was lashing.

And he lashed his horse ferociously as though he were lashing himself.

One official who did not want to be named said Rachid was lashing out at Abbas in response to the graft investigation.

Or he could have been a coward, lashing out at me for some online slight.