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lash Definition and Meaning in English (lash definition)

verb
Synonyms:whipflogstrike
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Lash definition: To strike someone or something with a whip or a similar flexible instrument, often as a form of punishment or to urge forward.

Definitions of Lash

  1. 1verb

    To strike someone or something with a whip or a similar flexible instrument, often as a form of punishment or to urge forward.

  2. 2noun

    A sharp, forceful blow or stroke delivered with a whip or a similar flexible object.

  3. 3noun

    One of the short, curved hairs growing from the edge of the eyelids.

Example Sentences

“The rider had to lash the horse to make it go faster.”

“She felt a lash of pain when she twisted her ankle.”

“Her long lashes framed her beautiful eyes.”

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past tenselashed
gerundlashing
agent nounlasher

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Lash definition: To strike someone or something with a whip or a similar flexible instrument, often as a form of punishment or to urge forward.
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'Lash' translates to 'lash' in English. Lash definition: To strike someone or something with a whip or a similar flexible instrument, often as a form of punishment or to urge forward.
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