lashed

[lasht]

adjective

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

   long-lashed blue eyes.

-lashed

¹

adjective

1. having eyelashes as specified

   long-lashed

lashed

²

/ læʃʃt /

adjective

1. informal,  intoxicated; drunk

Word History and Origins

Origin of lashed¹

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

Example Sentences

While Vietnam had deadly floods, powerful storms lashed the Caribbean and the Philippines.

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Relentless rain has lashed south-central Vietnam since late October and popular holiday destinations have been hit by several rounds of flooding.

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At a hearing in mid-September, Jahanshahi lashed out at Engell in open court, accusing him of “going behind her back” and conspiring to get her removed from the case.

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At the dock he lashed the dory to a post with rope.

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The lead lasted only seven minutes before Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol lashed in an equaliser after some hesitant Faroes defending.

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