lash
Present Participle
lashing
Past Tense
lashed
Past Participle
lashed
1
to harshly beat someone using a whip or rod
transitive
- The cruel taskmaster would lash the slaves for the slightest mistakes.
- In ancient times, criminals were often lashed as a form of punishment.
- The oppressive ruler ordered the guards to lash the prisoner for disobedience.
- The captain threatened to lash the sailors if they did not follow orders.
2
to tie or secure something using a rope, chain, etc.
transitive
- He lashed the boxes together with a sturdy rope for easier transportation.
- The sailor lashed the cargo to the deck to prevent it from shifting during the storm.
- She lashed the tent poles tightly with cords to ensure stability in the wind.
- The gardener lashed the vines to the trellis to guide their growth.
- Before moving, they lashed the furniture securely to the truck bed.
Antonyms:
3
(of a natural force) to strike or whip forcefully against an object
transitive
- The wind lashed the sails of the ship, propelling it forward with great speed.
- The storm lashed the coastline, causing erosion and damage to beachfront properties.
- The storm lashed the windows of the old house, rattling the panes with its fury.
- Rain lashed the roof of the tent as the hiker sought refuge from the sudden downpour.
- With relentless force, the blizzard lashed the mountaintop, burying everything in its path under a blanket of snow.
Synonyms:
4
(of an animal) to swiftly and violently move a part of its body, particularly the tail
transitive
- The cat lashed its tail angrily when approached by the unfamiliar dog.
- Watching the fisherman bait his hook, the fish lashed its tail in the water, eager to escape capture.
- The lion lashed its tail in excitement before springing forward to capture its prey.
- The horse lashed its tail with impatience as it waited to be let out of the stable.