lash

verb (1)

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lashed; lashing; lashes

Definition of lash

(Entry 1 of 3)

intransitive verb

1 : to move violently or suddenly : dash

2 : to thrash or beat violently rain lashed at the windowpanes

3 : to make a verbal attack or retort —usually used with out

transitive verb

1a : to whip or fling about violently the big cat lashed its tail about threateningly

b : to strike or beat with or as if with a whip waves lashed the shore

2a : to assail with stinging words

b : drive, whip lashed them into a fury with his fiery speech

lash

noun

Definition of lash (Entry 2 of 3)

1a(1) : a stroke with or as if with a whip

(2) : the flexible part of a whip also : whip

b : punishment by whipping

2 : a beating, whipping, or driving force

3 : a stinging rebuke

4 : eyelash

5 : the clearance or play between adjacent movable mechanical parts

lash

verb (2)

lashed; lashing; lashes

Definition of lash (Entry 3 of 3)

transitive verb

: to bind with or as if with a line

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Examples of lash in a Sentence

Noun They gave the sailor 50 lashes for disobeying orders. The disobedient sailors were threatened with the lash.

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Drewes' daughter Laura Brown was stunned by the timing of the call in January but didn't lash out over the phone or even explain that her 75-year-old mom was at the point of death. — Jay Reeves, Star Tribune, 3 Apr. 2021 Drewes’ daughter Laura Brown was stunned by the timing of the call in January but didn’t lash out over the phone or even explain that her 75-year-old mom was at the point of death. — Jay Reeves, chicagotribune.com, 3 Apr. 2021 Police were not able to determine what caused the dog to lash out violently on McKinley Avenue May 10. — Christine Dempsey, courant.com, 18 May 2021 The network couldn’t lash out at long-term partners, particularly because the HFPA’s foibles had been documented for years. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2021 That said, any 3XL, size 4 hook will do. Begin by laying a thread base and lash the narrow end of the foam to the hook right at the bend. — Dave Karczynski, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2021 Both men consider the media an enemy and lash out at opponents using unflattering names, which often stick. — USA Today, 7 May 2021 The vitriol against Steinberg might surprise conservatives who routinely lash the mayor, reelected in November with 77% of the vote, for being overly progressive. — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2021 Couples interrupt each other, lash out, and withhold affection. — Maya Binyam, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun In the latter case, here’s a foolproof trick: place the color into the crease of your eye when your eyes are open, and work down toward the lash line. — Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 2 June 2021 For monolids like mine, Maki suggests trying a simple single-tone gradation, layering a darker shadow along the lash line and fading it upward. — Monica Kim, Vogue, 28 May 2021 From there, paint a line going from your lash line up to your temples, all the way to your hairline, Alexandra Clare says. — Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 May 2021 As a certified lash technician, Jake Oakley has spent the lockdown hand-creating and selling strip lashes. — Lydia Wang, refinery29.com, 17 Aug. 2020 Euphoria makeup artist Donni Davy's new collaboration with Face Lace features graphic spikey lash-like eye makeup decals in two gleaming finishes, iridescent holographic and twinkling black glitter. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 28 May 2021 Brow lamination works the same way a lash lift does, by chemically changing the way the hairs lie on your face. — Sable Yong, Allure, 4 May 2021 Application is a two-step process: The brush features a flat area designed to layer the product onto lashes, while tiny plastic bristles attached to either side comb the product through each individual lash. — Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 26 Aug. 2020 Then, draw a dash of colorful liner at the very base of the lash line. — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 18 May 2021

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