Vocabulary Entry

lashing

|noun • verb • adjective

noun

A swift strike or hit, typically with a whip or something similar.

Example Sentences

"The horse received a lashing for not following commands."

"She felt the sharp lashing of the wind against her face."

"His words were like a lashing, stinging but full of truth."

verb

Example Sentences

"He was lashing the branches to clear the path."

"The coach was lashing out at the players after their poor performance."

"The storm continued lashing the coastline throughout the night."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The lashing rain made it difficult to see the road."

"She delivered a lashing critique of the project."

"The lashing waves crashed against the shore."