1. large amounts of something, especially food or drink
Usage: British informal
2. rope, cord, or similar material used for tying or securing things
Usage: nautical
3. severe verbal criticism or punishment

Examples

• The buffet had lashings of cream and jam for the scones.
• We brought lashings of food for the picnic.
• The sailors secured the cargo with strong lashings.
• The boat’s lashings held firm during the storm.
• The critic gave the play a real lashings in his review.
• She received lashings from her boss for the mistake.
• There were lashings of butter on the toast.