Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Lashing.
How to pronounce lashing:
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Lashing - as a noun
Beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flagellation16flogging14tanning8whipping19Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beating10drubbing14lacing9licking14thrashing16trouncing12whacking21Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Rope that is used for fastening something to something else
Example: "The boats were held together by lashings"
Lashing - as an adjective satellite
Violently urging on by whipping or flogging
Example: "Looked at the lashing riders"
Lashing - as a verb
To strike with a lash; to whip or scourge with a lash, or with something like one.
To strike forcibly and quickly, as with a lash; to beat, or beat upon, with a motion like that of a lash.
To throw out with a jerk or quickly.
To scold; or to satirize; to censure with severity.
To ply the whip; to strike.
To utter censure or sarcastic language.
(of rain) to fall heavily, especially in the phrase lash down
To bind with a rope, cord, thong, or chain, so as to fasten.
Example: "Lash a pack on a horse's back"
Example Sentences
"The sailor tied a firm lashing to secure the cargo."
"The punishment for stealing was a public lashing."
"The storm brought strong winds and heavy lashings of rain."
"The bullwhip cracked loudly with each lashing."
"She felt the lashing of his words as he berated her."
Word Game Points
Is LASHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lashing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LASHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is LASHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lashing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLASHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is LASHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lashing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLASHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
