lashing

¹

[lash-ing]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that lashes.

2. a whipping with or as if with a lash.

3. a severe scolding; tongue-lashing.

4. Chiefly British Informal.,  Usually lashings a large amount; an abundance (usually followed byof ).

   strawberries with lashings of cream;

   scallops with a lashing of olive oil.

lashing

²

[lash-ing]

noun

1. a binding or fastening with a rope or the like.

2. the rope or the like used.

lashing

¹

/ ˈlæʃɪŋ /

noun

1. a whipping; flogging

2. a scolding

3. informal,  large amounts; lots

lashing

²

/ ˈlæʃɪŋ /

noun

1. rope, cord, etc, used for binding or securing

Word History and Origins

Origin of lashing¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, and in 1820–30 lashing ¹ for def. 4; from Middle English lasshyng, lashynge; lash ¹, -ing ¹; lashing ¹ def. 4 developed from the sense “to spend money lavishly or foolishly”

Origin of lashing²

First recorded in 1660–70; lash ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

He is the proverbial New York sewer rat, cornered and lashing out in a desperate attempt to survive.

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But Burke responded with stronger language, telling the ABC that Netanyahu was "lashing out".

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Heavy rains have been lashing the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand over the past weeks, and Uttarkashi, where Dharali village is located, has been particularly affected, with flooding reported in many places.

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Mr McConnell hopes sharing his story might also make others think twice before lashing out.

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Footage from the scene shows the crowd desperately lashing at the car in an effort to prevent the driver doing further harm.

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