плётка — meaning in English

English meaning

• lash noun A hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash.
• whip noun A flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.

Senses

плётка is used for these senses in English:

• lash The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.
• whip A lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a sharp "crack" sound for directing or herding animals.

lash — full definition

1. noun A hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash.
2. noun A strike delivered with a whip, or the flexible cord of a whip itself.
3. verb To hit hard with a whip or something similarly flexible.
4. verb To tie something down tightly with rope or cord.

whip — full definition

1. noun A flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.
2. noun A politician responsible for making sure party members vote according to party policy.
3. verb To strike with a whip or similar flexible object.
4. verb To beat food quickly, especially cream or eggs, so that it becomes light and airy.
5. verb To move something suddenly and quickly.

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