LASHES
6 letters
9 Scrabble points
/ˈlæʃɪz/
Definition of LASHES
noun
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The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.
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A leash in which an animal is caught or held; hence, a snare.
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A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough.
"The culprit received thirty-nine lashes."
verb
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To strike with a lash; to whip or scourge with a lash, or with something like one.
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To strike forcibly and quickly, as with a lash; to beat, or beat upon, with a motion like that of a lash.
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To throw out with a jerk or quickly.
Related words:
berate
verb
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To bind with a rope, cord, thong, or chain, so as to fasten.
"lash a pack on a horse's back"
Source: Wiktionary
Word Details
Letters
L
A
S
H
E
S
Length
6 letters
Scrabble Score
9 points
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