1. a person who whips or strikes with a lash
2. a rope or cord used for binding or securing something
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The cruel lasher punished the prisoners with his whip.
• The sailor secured the cargo with a strong lasher.
• Maritime workers use lashers to tie down equipment on deck.
• The lasher kept the supplies from shifting during the storm.
• He worked as a lasher, binding loads on the ship.
• The thick lasher held the mast steady in rough seas.