lash

Meanings

• Noun

  A long, thin piece of material used to whip or beat, especially as a punishment.

  - "He was punished with a lash."
  - "The soldiers received lashes for disobeying orders."

• Verb

  To strike or move with a lash or a similar instrument.

  - "The sailor lashed the sails to the mast."
  - "The snake charmer lashed the cobra with a stick."

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Pronunciation

1. /læʃ/
   
   
   
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2. /læʃ/
   
   
   
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3. /læʃ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

berate , at fault , blameworthy , lax , neglectful , negligent , reprehensible , spongy , squidgy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lash
flash , splash , rash , clash

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Variants

List of all variants of lash that leads to same result
lash , lash out , lashed , lashed out , lashes , lashes out , lashing , lashing out , lash-up , lash-ups , tongue-lash , tongue-lashed , tongue-lashes , tongue-lashing , tongue-lashings , the lash

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English hlēscan, from hlēs 'leash, whip'.

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Trivia

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1. The Guinness World Record for the most lashes in one minute is held by a man named Kip Harding, who managed to receive 542 lashes in a single minute.

2. In ancient Egypt, a 'lash' was used as a unit of measurement for length, equivalent to about 1.1 inches.

3. The word 'lash' is also used figuratively to refer to a sharp or biting remark or criticism.

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Related Concepts

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1. whip: A long, flexible implement with a handle and one or more lashes used for driving animals or for punishment.

2. flagellation: The act of whipping or scourging oneself or another as a penance or form of self-mortification.

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Culture

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In literature, the 'lash' is often used as a symbol of punishment, cruelty, or control. It appears frequently in works dealing with slavery and its aftermath. In art, the 'lash' is a common motif in depictions of flagellation, a practice that has been both celebrated and condemned throughout history.

How to Memorize "lash"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, thin piece of material being used to whip or strike an object or person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lash' with the idea of punishment or discipline.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the sentence: 'Lashes are used for punishment, so remember the word lash.'

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