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LASH

(noun, verb, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Lash.

How to pronounce lash:

US

Lash - as a noun

Any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ciliumeyelash
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hair
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
thong

A quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object

Example: "The whip raised a red welt"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
whipwhiplash

Lash - as a verb

Beat severely with a whip or rod

Example: "The teacher often flogged the students"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
floglatherslashstraptrounceweltwhip
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beatwork over
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lash or flick about sharply

Example: "The lion lashed its tail"

Strike as if by whipping

Example: "The curtain whipped her face"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
whip
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
strike
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bind with a rope, chain, or cord

Example: "Lash the horse"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bindtie
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unlash

Lash - as an adjective

Remiss, lax.

Relaxed.

Soft, watery, wet.

Excellent, wonderful

Example: "That chinese (food) was lash!"

Drunk.

Example Sentences

"She used a lash to tie the branches together."
"The pirate captain had a long, black lash."
"The horse twitched its tail and flicked its lash."
"He felt the lash of the wind against his face."
"She gave him a fierce lash with her words."
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Word Game Points

Is LASH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lash is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LASH has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is LASH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lash is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LASH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is LASH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lash is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LASH has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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