lash meaning and definition

LASH noun

Definition of lash (noun)

1. any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
   • synonyms: cilium, eyelash
2. leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip
   • synonyms: thong
3. a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object
   • "the whip raised a red welt"
   • synonyms: whip, whiplash

LASH verb

Definition of lash (verb)

1. beat severely with a whip or rod
   • "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced"
   • synonyms: flog, lather, slash, strap, trounce, welt, whip
2. lash or flick about sharply
   • "The lion lashed its tail"
3. strike as if by whipping
   • "The curtain whipped her face"
   • synonyms: whip
4. bind with a rope, chain, or cord
   • "lash the horse"
   • antonym: unlash