noun
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
Synonyms
noun
rope that is used for fastening something to something else
Examples
- the boats were held together by lashings
adjective
violently urging on by whipping or flogging
Examples
- looked at the lashing riders
verb
beat severely with a whip or rod
Synonyms
Examples
- The teacher often flogged the students
- The children were severely trounced
verb
lash or flick about sharply
Synonyms
Examples
- The lion lashed its tail
verb
strike as if by whipping
Synonyms
Examples
- The curtain whipped her face
verb
bind with a rope, chain, or cord
Synonyms
Examples
- lash the horse