🪢lash

verb
/læʃ/

Meaning

to strike with a whip or to fasten tightly
an eyelash; a sharp blow with a whip or rope; to strike forcefully

Example Sentences

The sailor lashed the rope to the mast.

She carefully applied mascara to make her lashes look longer and darker.

Example Expressions

lash out

Synonyms

whip, strike, beat, bind, fasten, eyelash
Entry 1
whip, strike, beat, bind, fasten
Entry 2
eyelash, whip, strike, beat

Antonyms

release, untie, loosen, caress, gentle touch, soft stroke, tender pat
Entry 1
release, untie, loosen
Entry 2
caress, gentle touch, soft stroke, tender pat

Collocations

lash out, lash the rope, lash with anger, long lashes, false lashes
Entry 1
lash out, lash the rope, lash with anger
Entry 2
long lashes, false lashes, lash out

More Example Sentences

The rules permit visitors to take photos without flash.

Visitors are discouraged from taking flash photos completely.

A man walks his dog in the rain every evening after work wearing a waterproof jacket and rubber boots because his energetic golden retriever needs daily exercise no matter what the weather is like outside and the dog splashes happily through every puddle

A man walks his dog in the rain every evening after work wearing a waterproof jacket and rubber boots because his energetic golden retriever needs daily exercise no matter what the weather is like outside and the dog splashes happily through every puddle while the man holds the leash and tries to stay dry

A man walks his dog in the rain every evening after work wearing a waterproof jacket and rubber boots because his energetic golden retriever needs daily exercise no matter what the weather is like outside and the dog splashes happily through every puddle while the man holds the leash and tries to stay dry until they return home tired and soaking wet

A man walks his dog in the rain every evening after work wearing a waterproof jacket and rubber boots because his energetic golden retriever needs daily exercise no matter what the weather is like outside and the dog splashes happily through every puddle while the man holds the leash and tries to stay dry until they return home tired and soaking wet and warm up together on the couch with a cup of hot chocolate.

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