Something used to tie something or lash it to something. / The act of one who, or that which, lashes; castigation; chastisement. / As lashings: lots.

present participle of lash

plural of lashing. / (informal, UK, Ireland) Lots; a great amount (usually followed by of).

The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given. / (obsolete) A leash in which an animal is caught or held; hence, a snare. / A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough.

(transitive) To strike with a lash; to whip or scourge with a lash, or with something like one.

(transitive) To bind with a rope, cord, thong, or chain, so as to fasten.

(obsolete) Remiss, lax. / (obsolete) Relaxed. / Soft, watery, wet. / (Ulster) excellent, wonderful / (Britain) Drunk.

(machining, mechanical) Looseness between fitted parts, either intentional (as allowance) or unintentional (from error or wear).

plural of lash

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of lash