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

Iran has lashed out at Gulf nations, long seen as a relative safe haven in a volatile region, hammering the tourism industry and crippling global air travel as their major hubs come under attack.

From Barron's

In a post on social media, he said Washington "knew nothing" about the Israeli attack on South Pars, saying it had "violently lashed out" in "anger".

From Barron's

The bear lashed out, gouging the earth a hand’s breadth from where the cub had been.

From Literature

Ropes and pulleys and electric lights were lashed amid the rafters.

From Literature

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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