LASHES

6 letters 9 Scrabble points /ˈlæʃɪz/

Definition of LASHES

noun
  1. The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.

  2. A leash in which an animal is caught or held; hence, a snare.

  3. A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough.

    "The culprit received thirty-nine lashes."

verb
  1. To strike with a lash; to whip or scourge with a lash, or with something like one.

  2. To strike forcibly and quickly, as with a lash; to beat, or beat upon, with a motion like that of a lash.

  3. To throw out with a jerk or quickly.

Related words: berate
verb
  1. 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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