lashing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something used to tie something or lash it to something.
  2. The act of one who, or that which, lashes; castigation, chastisement.
  3. The or an act of lashing; a heavy falling or downpour (of rain).
  4. Lots; a great amount.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of lash

Pronunciation

/ˈlæʃɪŋ/ En-au-lashing.ogg

Word forms

lashing lashings

Etymology

From lash + -ing.

Derived words

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