lashes Meaning & Definition
/ˈlæʃɪz/
What Does Lashes Mean?
Lashes is used as a noun meaning plural of lash. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of lash. As a verb, it means To strike with a lash; to whip or scourge with a lash, or with something like one.
Quick Facts About Lashes
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈlæʃɪz// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | berate |
Lashes Definition (Noun)
- plural of lash
Lashes as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lash
Noun
- The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.
- A leash in which an animal is caught or held; hence, a snare.
- A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough.
The culprit received thirty-nine lashes.
- A stroke of satire or sarcasm; an expression or retort that cuts or gives pain; a cut.
- A hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash.
- In carpet weaving, a group of strings for lifting simultaneously certain yarns, to form the figure.
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
Verb
- To bind with a rope, cord, thong, or chain, so as to fasten.
lash a pack on a horse's back
Synonyms of Lashes
Lashes synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Lashes
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Lashes in a Sentence
The culprit received thirty-nine lashes.
lash a pack on a horse's back
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Lashes
How to Pronounce Lashes
You say lashes as //ˈlæʃɪz//. It has 1 syllable.