lash1

[lash] /læʃ/
noun
1.
the flexible part of a whip; the section of cord or the like forming the extremity of a whip.
2.
a swift stroke or blow, with a whip or the like, given as a punishment:
He received 20 lashes.
3.
something that goads or pains in a manner compared to that of a whip:
the lash of his sharp tongue.
4.
a swift dashing or sweeping movement, as of an animal's tail; switch.
5.
a violent beating or impact, as of waves or rain, against something.
6.
an eyelash.
7.
Also called neck cord. a cord or a series of cords for lifting the warp in weaving a figured fabric.
verb (used with object)
8.
to strike or beat, as with a whip or something similarly slender and flexible.
9.
to beat violently or sharply against:
The rain lashed the trees.
10.
to drive by or as if by strokes of a whip:
He lashed them on to greater effort.
11.
to attack, scold, or punish severely with words:
She lashed the students with harsh criticism.
12.
to dash, fling, or switch suddenly and swiftly:
The crocodile lashed its tail.
verb (used without object)
13.
to strike vigorously at someone or something, as with a weapon or whip (often followed by out):
He lashed wildly at his attackers.
14.
to attack or reprove someone with harsh words (often followed by out):
to lash out at injustice.
15.
to move suddenly and swiftly; rush, dash, or flash:
The coiled snake lashed suddenly.
16.
Chiefly British. to spend money lavishly or foolishly (usually followed by out).
Origin
1300-50; Middle English lashe (noun), lashen (v.); perhaps of expressive orig.
Related forms
lasher, noun
lashingly, adverb
lashless, adjective
Synonyms
14. berate, scold, tongue-lash.

lash2

[lash] /læʃ/
verb (used with object)
1.
to bind or fasten with a rope, cord, or the like.
Origin
1400-50; late Middle English lasschyn, probably < Middle Dutch or Low German; compare Middle Dutch lasche patch, gusset, Dutch laschen to patch, scarf
Related forms
lasher, noun
lashingly, adverb
Synonyms
tie, secure, rope, truss.

LASH

[lash] /læʃ/
noun
1.
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.
Origin
1960-65; l(ighter) a(board) sh(ip)
Examples from the web for lash
  • Sometimes they lash out, attacking others, or they turn their fury on themselves.
  • Several other governments have felt the lash of his unbridled tongue.
  • First, you can lash it to a stick to turn it into a real axe.
  • Some blame others, lash out and damage themselves further.
  • As the rosette nears the surface, they each lash guidelines to huge eyehooks and cleats on the steel deck.
  • At first she was not quit so friendly she would lash out and try to bight any one the came near.
  • We were obliged to steady the booms and yards by guys and braces, and to lash everything well below.
  • These poor victims couldn't defend themselves against their fear-filled on-lash of crazy ideas.
  • Often, therefore, the body's mechanics prefer lash-ups to complete rebuilds-or simply do not bother with the job at all.
  • The current financial crisis has two origins: lash monetary policy and inappropriate regulations, and it is thus politician made.
British Dictionary definitions for lash

lash1

/læʃ/
noun
1.
a sharp cutting blow from a whip or other flexible object: twenty lashes was his punishment
2.
the flexible end or ends of a whip
3.
a cutting or hurtful blow to the feelings, as one caused by ridicule or scolding
4.
a forceful beating or impact, as of wind, rain, or waves against something
5.
See eyelash
6.
(Austral & NZ, informal) have a lash, to make an attempt at or take part in (something)
verb (transitive)
7.
to hit (a person or thing) sharply with a whip, rope, etc, esp as a punishment
8.
(of rain, waves, etc) to beat forcefully against
9.
to attack with words, ridicule, etc
10.
to flick or wave sharply to and fro: the restless panther lashed his tail
11.
to urge or drive with or as if with a whip: to lash the audience into a violent mood
See also lash out
Derived Forms
lasher, noun
lashingly, adverb
Word Origin
C14: perhaps imitative

lash2

/læʃ/
verb
1.
(transitive) to bind or secure with rope, string, etc
Derived Forms
lasher, noun
Word Origin
C15: from Old French lachier, ultimately from Latin laqueāre to ensnare, from laqueus noose
Word Origin and History for lash
n.

c.1300, las "a blow, a stroke," later "flexible part of a whip" (late 14c.), possibly imitative. The verb might be the source of the noun.

v.

"to strike with a whip," c.1300, "to deal a blow;" later "to whip" (late 14c.); see lash (n.). Lash out "to strike out violently" is from 1560s. Related: Lashed; lashing.

"bind," 1620s, originally nautical, from Middle French lachier, from Old French lacier "to lace" (see lace (v.)). Related: Lashed; lashing.