1. a quick, sharp blow or strike with a whip or similar object
2. the flexible part of a whip
3. an eyelash

1. to strike forcefully with or as if with a whip
2. to move violently or suddenly
3. to tie or fasten securely with rope or cord
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The rider felt the lash of the whip across his back.
• She applied mascara to darken her lashes.
• The angry cat began to lash its tail.
• The sailors had to lash the cargo to the deck before the storm.
• The critic lashed the new movie in his review.
• Rain lashed against the windows all night.
• The horse’s tail lashed at the flies.
• He used rope to lash the logs together into a raft.