Associations to the word «Lashing»
Noun
- Sled
- Tongue
- Whip
- Tripod
- Sledge
- Rope
- Knot
- Mast
- Deck
- Punishment
- Pole
- Canvas
- Cord
- Fibre
- Beast
- Hoove
- Ankle
- Wrist
- Load
- Axe
- Storm
- Wave
- Container
- Thong
- Bind
- Raft
- Foot
- Tentacle
- Tent
- Rigging
- Snarl
- Fury
- Snow
- Snapping
- Talon
- Foam
- Knife
- Side
- Dragon
- Hammock
- Bladder
- Tail
- Seizing
- Helium
- Rain
- Strap
- Cling
- Covering
- Roaring
- Groin
- Spasm
- Xi
- Claw
- Spray
- Gust
- Log
- Canoe
- Howling
- Kicking
Adjective
Wiktionary
LASHING, noun. Something used to tie something or lash it to something.
LASHING, noun. (in the form "lashings of"): plenty of
LASHING, noun. The act of one who, or that which, lashes; castigation; chastisement.
LASHING, verb. Present participle of lash
LASHING, verb. (Ireland) (slang) raining heavily.
LASHING OUT, verb. Present participle of lash out
Dictionary definition
LASHING, noun. Beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment.
LASHING, noun. Rope that is used for fastening something to something else; "the boats were held together by lashings".
LASHING, adjective. Violently urging on by whipping or flogging; "looked at the lashing riders".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.