lash

• Существительное с несколькими значениями: отдельная ресница; гибкая кожаная часть кнута; или удар, нанесённый кнутом или подобным предметом.

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.

   Ресница

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

   Synonymsciliumeyelash

2. Whip partB1formal

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

   Часть кнута

   • 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.

   Synonymsthong

3. Strike with whipB2formal

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

   Удар кнутом

   • 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.

   Synonymsblowhitstrikestroke

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения удара или хлесткого движения, подобного удару кнутом, или для надежного связывания чего-либо веревкой или шнуром.

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.

   Хлестать

   • 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.

   Synonymsbeatbirchcanefloghorsewhipscourgeswitchthrashwhip

   Antonymscaresspraisereward

2. Move or flick sharplyB2informal

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

   Резко двигать

   • 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.

   Synonymsflailflickjerksnapswitchthrashwhip

3. Strike violentlyB2formal

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

   Хлестать

   • 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.

   Synonymsbeatfloghitpoundsmackstrikeswipethrashwhip

4. Tie or secure with ropeB2formal

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

   Привязывать или закреплять верёвкой

   • 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.

   Synonymsbindfastenhitchmoorropesecurestraptethertietruss

Phrasal variantslash out