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to lash
01
to harshly beat someone using a whip or rod
Transitive: to lash sb
02
to tie or secure something using a rope, chain, etc.
Transitive: to lash two or more things | to lash sth to an immobile object
03
(of a natural force) to strike or whip forcefully against an object
Transitive: to lash sth
04
(of an animal) to swiftly and violently move a part of its body, particularly the tail
Transitive: to lash a part of the body
Lash
01
any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
02
a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object
03
leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip
lash
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lasher
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lasher
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lashing
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Example
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.
He lashed the boxes together with a sturdy rope for easier transportation.
