lashed

American  

[lasht] / læʃt /

adjective

1. having lashes lash or eyelashes, especially of a specified kind or description (usually used in combination).

   long-lashed blue eyes.

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-lashed ¹ British  

adjective

1. having eyelashes as specified

   long-lashed

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lashed ² British  

/ læʃʃt /

adjective

1. informal intoxicated; drunk

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Etymology

Origin of lashed

First recorded in 1770–80; lash ¹ + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Some bots have lashed out at perceived enemies when they face obstacles.

From The Wall Street Journal

At a briefing two days later, he lashed out at journalists for reporting on the deaths of American troops.

From Salon

On Wednesday night residents received yet another alert on their cellphones as rain lashed the region.

From Barron's

Here are the terms they lashed out at, and why they find them so offensive.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yoon lashed the court's verdict as "difficult to accept" -- but did not give any indication as to whether he would appeal.

From Barron's

Related Words

• braided
• bunched
• clustered
• coiled
• snarled
• tangled