lash
gb/lˈæʃ/ us/lˈæʃ/
B1
Engels
~ 9200
Betekenissen
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Zelfstandig naamwoord
B1
entity
1
a single eyelash or eyelashes
A small hair on the edge of your eyelid; usually talked about as many together around the eye.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone]'s lashes
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the verb meaning 'to hit or whip'. When talking about the hairs around the eye, use 'lash' or 'eyelash' as a noun: 'She has long lashes,' not 'She lashes are long.'
Synoniemen
eyelash (More explicit and common in basic vocabulary; 'lash' is often used in the plural in beauty and fashion contexts.)
Woordcombinaties
long lashes
|thick lashes
|dark lashes
|curl your lashes
|fake lashes
|lash extensions
Thema's
body
|appearance
|health
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- She has incredibly long lashes that almost touch her glasses.
- He brushed the sand from his lashes and looked up.
- The mascara made her lashes look much thicker.
- Tears clung to his lower lashes.
- She got lash extensions before the wedding.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Her lashes are very long.
- The dust hurt my eyes and stuck to my lashes.
- She puts mascara on her lashes every morning.
Werkwoord
B2
action
2
to whip or strike hard
To hit someone or something very hard with something like a whip or rope; or for wind, rain, or the sea to hit something very strongly.
Gebruikspatroon:
to lash [someone/something] (with [something])
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes use 'hit' where 'lash' is more natural for repeated strikes with something flexible, or they say 'lash to' instead of 'lash with' when talking about hitting. Say 'He lashed him with a belt,' not 'He lashed him to a belt.'
Synoniemen
whip (Focuses more on using an actual whip; 'lash' can also be used for wind, rain, or waves striking hard.)
Antoniemen
caress (Describes touching gently and lovingly, which contrasts with hitting hard with a lash.)
Woordcombinaties
lash the horse
|lash prisoners
|waves lashed the coast
|rain lashed against the windows
|wind lashed the trees
Thema's
violence
|weather
|movement
|daily_life
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- The guard lashed the prisoners with a leather strap.
- Huge waves lashed the seawall during the storm.
- Rain lashed against the windows all night long.
- The rider cruelly lashed his horse to make it go faster.
- Branches lashed his face as he ran through the forest.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The storm lashed the small boat.
- The man lashed the horse with a whip.
- Rain lashed the city for many hours.
Werkwoord
B2
action
3
to attack harshly with words
To speak very angrily about someone or something and say strong, negative things about them.
Gebruikspatroon:
to lash [someone/something] (for [something])
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse this with the physical meaning of 'lash'. In the criticism sense, 'lash' is usually followed by an object like 'critics', 'the government', or 'the decision', often with 'for' or 'over': 'They lashed the policy for being too strict.'
Synoniemen
attack (Often used in news for strong criticism; 'lash' suggests especially sharp or angry criticism.)
Antoniemen
praise (Means to say good things about someone or something, which is the opposite of lashing them verbally.)
Woordcombinaties
lash critics
|lash the government
|lashed him for his comments
|lashed her opponents
|lashed the decision as unfair
Thema's
communication
|emotions
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- The mayor lashed critics who questioned her handling of the crisis.
- Parents have lashed the school board for cutting music programs.
- He lashed his teammates for what he called a lack of effort.
- Environmental groups lashed the company over the oil spill.
- Commentators lashed the decision as short‑sighted and dangerous.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Many people lashed the plan as unfair.
- She lashed the company for not paying workers well.
- Fans lashed the coach after the team lost again.
Werkwoord
B2
action
4
to tie something firmly with rope
To tie something tightly with rope or cord so that it does not move.
Gebruikspatroon:
to lash [something] (to/together/down)
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes say 'lash with a rope' instead of using a preposition that shows the position. When tying, say 'lash something to something' or 'lash things together', not just 'lash something with a rope'.
Synoniemen
secure (General word for making something safe or fixed; 'lash' specifically suggests tying with rope or cord.)
Antoniemen
untie (Means to remove a tie or knot, which is the opposite of lashing something with rope.)
Woordcombinaties
lash the boxes together
|lash the boat to the dock
|lash it down
|lash the sail to the mast
|lash equipment to the roof
Thema's
travel
|outdoors
|construction
|daily_life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- They lashed the kayaks to the roof of the car.
- The sailors hurried to lash the sails down before the storm hit.
- He lashed the boxes together to make them easier to carry.
- We lashed the tent to a tree so it wouldn’t blow away.
- The ladder was loosely lashed to the pole and looked unsafe.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- We lashed the boat to the pier.
- He lashed the bags to the top of the car.
- They lashed the chairs together with a rope.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
C1
entity
5
whip used for punishment or control
A long, thin tool like a rope or strap that is used to hit people or animals, often as a punishment.
Gebruikspatroon:
the lash
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse this with the countable meaning 'lashes' for eyelash hairs. In the punishment sense, 'the lash' usually refers to a whip or the system of whipping as punishment, often in historical or formal writing.
Synoniemen
whip (The general word for a rope or strap used for hitting; 'the lash' often suggests harsh or historical punishment.)
Woordcombinaties
under the lash
|the crack of the lash
|feel the lash
|fear of the lash
|sentence of the lash
Thema's
violence
|history
|law
|daily_life
|animals
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- Slaves were forced to work under the lash.
- The crack of the lash echoed through the yard.
- He still carried scars from the lash on his back.
- The regime kept order with the lash and the gun.
- They were threatened with the lash if they disobeyed.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The guard held a long lash in his hand.
- The man was beaten with the lash.
- People lived in fear of the lash.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
C1
event
6
a stroke or blow with a whip
One hit with a whip or something like a whip.
Gebruikspatroon:
a lash of [the] whip
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes think 'lashes' here means 'eyelashes'. In punishment contexts like 'twenty lashes', it nearly always means twenty hits with a whip, not hairs on the eye.
Synoniemen
stroke (A neutral word for a single hit or movement; 'lash' suggests a sharp, painful strike with a whip-like object.)
Woordcombinaties
twenty lashes
|receive lashes
|a lash of the whip
|the last lash
|felt each lash
Thema's
violence
|punishment
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- The prisoner was sentenced to twenty lashes.
- Each lash of the whip cut deeper into his skin.
- He cried out at the first lash but stayed silent for the rest.
- With one final lash, the punishment was over.
- They watched in horror as the lashes were counted aloud.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The man got ten lashes as a punishment.
- Each lash from the whip hurt a lot.
- After the last lash, the guard walked away.
Werkwoord
literary
C1
action
7
to move violently back and forth
To move quickly and strongly from side to side, often describing an animal’s tail or something long and thin.
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] lashes (back and forth/from side to side)
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may overuse this verb in everyday descriptions where simpler verbs like 'move' or 'shake' are more natural. 'Lash' in this sense is more vivid and often used in written or literary descriptions.
Synoniemen
whip (Can also describe something moving quickly back and forth; 'lash' often sounds more vivid or literary.)
Antoniemen
remain still (Describes not moving at all, which is the opposite of lashing back and forth.)
Woordcombinaties
tail lashed
|waves lashed back and forth
|lashes from side to side
|lashed angrily
|the water lashed over the edge
Thema's
movement
|animals
|literary
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- The cat’s tail lashed back and forth as it watched the birds.
- Palm trees lashed wildly in the hurricane winds.
- Rain‑soaked branches lashed against the side of the house.
- The dragon’s tail lashed the air in fury.
- Waves lashed back and forth across the deck.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The dog’s tail lashed from side to side.
- In the storm, the trees lashed in the strong wind.
- The angry cat sat with its tail lashing behind it.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
lash
IPA
GB/lˈæʃ/
US/lˈæʃ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
lash (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (lash)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: lash
- Plural: lashes
Verb
- Base: lash
- 3rd Person Singular: lashes
- Present Participle: lashing
- Past: lashed
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
lash down
1/lˈæʃ dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
rain very heavily with wind
To rain very hard, usually with strong wind so that the rain seems to hit the ground or buildings violently.
Voorbeelden
- Rain lashed down all night, flooding several streets.
- The crew lashed down the cargo before the storm arrived.
- As the storm lashed down, they stayed inside the house.
- Make sure you lash the tent down or it might fly away.
lash into
1/lˈæʃ ˈɪntu/
phrasal verb
attack someone strongly with words
To speak to someone in a very angry way and say many strong, negative things about them.
Voorbeelden
- The coach lashed into the team after their poor performance.
- Commentators lashed into the minister for breaking his promise.
lash out
1/lˈæʃ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
suddenly attack or react angrily
To suddenly hit someone or shout at someone because you are very angry or upset.
Voorbeelden
- He tends to lash out when he feels criticized.
- Frustrated by the delay, several passengers lashed out at the airline staff.
- The child suddenly lashed out and kicked the wall.
lash out on
1/lˈæʃ ˈaʊt ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
informal
spend a lot of money on something
To spend a lot of money on something, especially something special that you do not really need.
Voorbeelden
- She lashed out on a new laptop even though her old one still worked.
- They decided to lash out on a luxury hotel for their anniversary.
lash together
1/lˈæʃ təɡˈɛðɚ/
phrasal verb
tie several things together with rope
To tie a few things together strongly with rope or cord so that they act as one piece.
Voorbeelden
- They lashed the logs together to make a simple raft.
- We lashed a few poles together to build a quick shelter.