Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lash

verb
/laʃ/
Definition
To strike or beat with a whip or a similar object.
Examples
  • He decided to lash out in anger during the argument.
  • The waves lashed against the rocks during the storm.
  • She used a thin rope to lash the pieces of wood together.
Meaning
The term can refer to both the act of hitting or the flexible part of a whip used to strike.
Synonyms
  • whip
  • strike
  • beat
  • scourge