LASHES Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word lashes. (close relations)
Definition of LASHES
Best Alternative Words for LASHES
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whip | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping • a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline • a dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit • (golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club • a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object verb • beat severely with a whip or rod • defeat thoroughly • thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash • strike as if by whipping • whip with or as if with a wire whisk • subject to harsh criticism | ||||||||
berate | verbv | |||||||
verb • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
cilium | nounn | |||||||
noun • a hairlike projection from the surface of a cell; provides locomotion in free-swimming unicellular organisms • any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids | ||||||||
eyelash | nounn | |||||||
noun • any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids | ||||||||
flog | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • beat severely with a whip or rod • beat with a cane | ||||||||
lather | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the froth produced by soaps or detergents • agitation resulting from active worry • a workman who puts up laths • the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse) verb • beat severely with a whip or rod • form a lather • exude sweat or lather • rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning | ||||||||
slash | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a wound made by cutting • an open tract of land in a forest that is strewn with debris from logging (or fire or wind) • a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information • a strong sweeping cut made with a sharp instrument verb • cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete • beat severely with a whip or rod • cut open • cut drastically • move or stir about violently | ||||||||
strap | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position • hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it • a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag • whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging verb • tie with a strap • beat severely with a whip or rod • sharpen with a strap • secure (a sprained joint) with a strap | ||||||||
thong | nounn | |||||||
noun • leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip • underpants resembling a G-string; worn by women especially under very tight pants • a thin strip of leather; often used to lash things together • minimal clothing worn by stripteasers; a narrow strip of fabric that covers the pubic area, passes between the thighs, and is supported by a waistband • a backless sandal held to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe | ||||||||
trounce | verbv | |||||||
verb • beat severely with a whip or rod • come out better in a competition, race, or conflict • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
welt | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions • a raised or strengthened seam verb • beat severely with a whip or rod • put a welt on | ||||||||
whiplash | nounn | |||||||
noun • an injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident) • a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object |