noun
lashing
LA-shihng
Lashing (noun) means a cord, rope, or strap used to tie or bind something down. Example: “They checked the lashings on the cargo before the ferry left port.”
noun
1
A cord, rope, or strap used to tie or bind something down.
"They checked the lashings on the cargo before the ferry left port."
"A loose lashing let the tarp flap in the wind."
2
A heavy downpour of rain, or a beating.
"The lashing rain made it impossible to see the road."
3
(informal, usually plural "lashings") A generous amount of something.
"The pudding came with lashings of custard."
How to use lashing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething used to tie things down tightly, or (informally) a large helping of something.
Common mistake
"Lashings of" is a mainly British, slightly old-fashioned way of saying "loads of" — it sounds odd in American English.
Common pairings
lashings of cream
secure the lashings
a lashing of rain
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Word forms
- Plural
- lashings
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Etymology
Formed from lash plus the suffix -ing.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for lashing
hashing
dashing
washing
bashing
smashing
flashing
crashing
clashing
trashing
slashing
thrashing
splashing
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Frequently asked questions
What does “lashing” mean?
The word “lashing” means a cord, rope, or strap used to tie or bind something down. In plain terms, something used to tie things down tightly, or (informally) a large helping of something.
How do you pronounce “lashing”?
“Lashing” is pronounced LA-shihng (/ˈlæʃɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lashing” in a sentence?
Here is “lashing” used in a sentence: “They checked the lashings on the cargo before the ferry left port.”
What part of speech is “lashing”?
“Lashing” is a noun.
How many meanings does “lashing” have?
“Lashing” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a cord, rope, or strap used to tie or bind something down.
