lash

• Nom ayant plusieurs sens : un cil isolé ; la partie flexible en cuir d'un fouet ; ou un coup donné avec un fouet ou un objet similaire.

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.

   cil

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

   Synonymesciliumeyelash

2. Whip partB1formal

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

   Mèche de fouet

   • 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.

   Synonymesthong

3. Strike with whipB2formal

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

   Coup de fouet

   • 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.

   Synonymesblowhitstrikestroke

• Verbe désignant un coup ou un mouvement cinglant, semblable à un coup de fouet, ou le fait d'attacher solidement quelque chose avec une corde ou un lien.

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.

   Fouetter

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeatbirchcanefloghorsewhipscourgeswitchthrashwhip

   Antonymescaresspraisereward

2. Move or flick sharplyB2informal

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

   Fouetter, cingler

   • 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.

   Synonymesflailflickjerksnapswitchthrashwhip

3. Strike violentlyB2formal

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

   Frapper violemment

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeatfloghitpoundsmackstrikeswipethrashwhip

4. Tie or secure with ropeB2formal

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

   Attacher avec un cordage

   • 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.

   Synonymesbindfastenhitchmoorropesecurestraptethertietruss

Variantes phrasallash out