lashed; lashing; lashes
Definition of lash
(Entry 1 of 3)
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
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
lash
noun
Definition of lash (Entry 2 of 3)
lash
verb (2)
lashed; lashing; lashes
Definition of lash (Entry 3 of 3)
: to bind with or as if with a line
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The first known use of lash was in the 14th century
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