noun
Uncommon
lash
lash
Lash (noun) means a hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash. Example: “She curled her lashes before applying mascara.”
noun
1
A hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash.
"She curled her lashes before applying mascara."
2
A strike delivered with a whip, or the flexible cord of a whip itself.
"The prisoner received twenty lashes as punishment."
verb
1
To hit hard with a whip or something similarly flexible.
"Rain lashed against the windows all night."
"The critic lashed out at the film in his review."
2
To tie something down tightly with rope or cord.
"They lashed the tent poles together before the storm hit."
How to use lash
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn eyelash, a whip-strike, or (as a verb) to whip something, lash out angrily, or tie something down firmly.
Common mistake
Don't confuse "lash out" (to react angrily) with simply "lash" (to tie down) — context makes the meaning clear.
Common pairings
lash out
eyelash extensions
lash the cargo down
rain lashed
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Word forms
- Plural
- lashes
- Third person singular
- lashes
- Past tense
- lashed
- Comparative
- more lash
- Superlative
- most lash
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Etymology
From Middle English lasshe, referring to the flexible end of a whip, from a Proto-Germanic word meaning "strap" or "flap of fabric."
Synonyms
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unlash
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Rhymes for lash
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What does “lash” mean?
The word “lash” means a hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash. In plain terms, an eyelash, a whip-strike, or (as a verb) to whip something, lash out angrily, or tie something down firmly.
How do you pronounce “lash”?
“Lash” is pronounced lash (/læʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lash” in a sentence?
Here is “lash” used in a sentence: “She curled her lashes before applying mascara.”
What part of speech is “lash”?
Depending on how it is used, “lash” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “lash” come from?
The word “lash” comes from Middle English. From Middle English lasshe, referring to the flexible end of a whip, from a Proto-Germanic word meaning "strap" or "flap of fabric.".
Is “lash” a common word?
“Lash” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “lash” have?
“Lash” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash.
