lashing

• Describe algo muy fuerte, violento o severo, usado a menudo para lluvia, viento o críticas.

Describes something that is very forceful, violent, or severe, often used to describe rain, wind, or criticism.

1. Violently urging on by whipping or floggingC1formal

   Describing a forceful, punishing action, often involving a whip or similar implement.

   azotando violentamente

   • The lashing rain battered the windows all night.
   • He gave a lashing critique of the government's policies.
   • The captain's lashing orders drove the crew to work faster.

   Sinónimosbeatingfloggingthrashingwhipping

   Antónimosgentlekindlenientmildsoft

• Sustantivo con dos significados distintos: puede referirse a un castigo que consiste en azotar o golpear con un látigo o correa, o a una cuerda o amarre utilizado para sujetar algo a otra cosa.

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to a beating with a whip or strap as a form of punishment, or to a rope used for fastening something to something else.

1. Beating or whippingB2formal

   A punishment or act of hitting someone with a whip, strap, or rope.

   Azotamiento

   • The prisoner received a severe lashing for his crime.
   • In some historical societies, lashing was a common form of punishment.
   • The captain ordered a lashing for the disobedient sailor.

   Sinónimosbeatingcaningflagellationfloggingthrashingwhipping

   Antónimoscaressembracepraisereward

2. Rope for fasteningB2formal

   A rope or cord used to tie or secure something firmly to another object.

   Amarra

   • The sailors used a strong lashing to secure the cargo on deck.
   • He tied a lashing around the bundle to keep it together.
   • The tent poles were held in place with a series of lashings.

   Sinónimosbindingcordfasteningligatureropestrapthongtie

• Verbo que se usa para indicar un golpe o movimiento brusco y rápido, similar al de un látigo, o para atar o sujetar firmemente algo con una cuerda o cordel.

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.

   Azotar con látigo o vara

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbeatbirchcanefloghorsewhipscourgeswitchthrashwhip

   Antónimoscaresspraisereward

2. Move or flick sharplyB2informal

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

   Agitar o moverse bruscamente

   • 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.

   Sinónimosflailflickjerksnapswitchthrashwhip

3. Strike violentlyB2formal

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

   Azotar violentamente

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbeatfloghitpoundsmackstrikeswipethrashwhip

4. Tie or secure with ropeB2formal

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

   Atar o asegurar con cuerda

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbindfastenhitchmoorropesecurestraptethertietruss

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