lash

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: eine einzelne Wimper; der flexible lederne Teil einer Peitsche; oder ein Schlag, der mit einer Peitsche oder einem ähnlichen Gegenstand ausgeführt wird.

A noun with multiple meanings: a single eyelash; the flexible leather part of a whip; or a strike delivered with a whip or similar object.

1. EyelashA2formal

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

   Wimper

   • She applied mascara to her lashes.
   • He had long, dark lashes that framed his eyes.
   • A stray lash fell onto her cheek.

   Synonymeciliumeyelash

2. Whip partB1formal

   The flexible leather strip that forms the striking part of a whip.

   Peitschenriemen

   • The cowboy cracked his lash to drive the cattle.
   • The lash of the whip left a mark on the wood.
   • He replaced the worn lash on his riding crop.

   Synonymethong

3. Strike with whipB2formal

   A quick blow delivered with a whip or a whiplike object.

   Peitschenhieb

   • He felt the lash of the whip across his back.
   • The prisoner was sentenced to receive ten lashes.
   • A single lash from the cat-o'-nine-tails could draw blood.

   Synonymeblowhitstrikestroke

• Verb, das einen Schlag oder eine peitschenartige Bewegung bezeichnet, ähnlich einem Hieb mit einer Peitsche, oder das feste Verbinden von etwas mit einem Seil oder einer Schnur.

A verb used to indicate the act of striking or hitting with a whip-like motion, or to tie something securely with a rope or cord.

1. Beat with whip or rodB2formal

   To strike someone or something forcefully with a whip, rod, or similar instrument as punishment or discipline.

   Peitschen

   • The guard lashed the prisoner for disobedience.
   • In the past, sailors were lashed as a form of punishment.
   • He threatened to lash the horse to make it move faster.

   Synonymebeatbirchcanefloghorsewhipscourgeswitchthrashwhip

   Antonymecaresspraisereward

2. Move or flick sharplyB2informal

   To make a sudden, vigorous movement like a whip, often causing a sharp motion or sound.

   Scharf bewegen

   • The cat's tail lashed back and forth in anger.
   • She lashed the towel at the fly but missed.
   • He lashed his arm out to grab the falling cup.

   Synonymeflailflickjerksnapswitchthrashwhip

3. Strike violentlyB2formal

   To hit something with sudden force, as if using a whip, often causing a sharp impact.

   Peitschen

   • The wind lashed the trees during the storm.
   • Rain lashed against the windows all night.
   • He lashed the ball into the net with incredible power.

   Synonymebeatfloghitpoundsmackstrikeswipethrashwhip

4. Tie or secure with ropeB2formal

   To bind something firmly using rope, chain, or cord to hold it in place.

   Mit einem Seil festbinden

   • They lashed the cargo to the deck to prevent it from shifting.
   • The sailors lashed the boat to the dock before the storm.
   • He lashed the two poles together to make a shelter.

   Synonymebindfastenhitchmoorropesecurestraptethertietruss

Phrasal-Variantenlash out