lash (n.)

  1. any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids

    [ Syn: eyelash , cilium ]

  2. leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip

    [ Syn: thong ]

  3. a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object; the whip raised a red welt

    [ Syn: whip , whiplash ]

    lash (v.)

  1. beat severely with a whip or rod; The teacher often flogged the students; The children were severely trounced

    [ Syn: flog , welt , whip , lather , slash , strap , trounce ]

  2. lash or flick about sharply; The lion lashed its tail'

  3. strike as if by whipping; The curtain whipped her face

    [ Syn: whip ]

  4. bind with a rope, chain, or cord; lash the horse'

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