Definitions

1. noun

a sudden, violent blow; a stroke or blow, especially with a whip or lash

“The sailor received a lash across his back from the captain.”

2. noun

a flexible, narrow, usually flat piece of leather or synthetic material used for whipping or flogging

“The lash had cuts and scars on it from being used excessively.”

3. verb

to strike or whip with a lash; to punish by whipping

“The child was lashed for disobeying the rules.”

4. verb

to strike or hit sharply or suddenly

“The rock lashed against the shore during the storm.”

5. verb

to move swiftly or violently, especially of the wind

“The trees were lashed by strong winds during the hurricane.”