lash

Noun
  1. Any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids (synset 105322469)
    is a type of: hair - a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
    is a part of: eyelid, lid, palpebra - either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
    same as: cilium, eyelash
  2. Leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip (synset 103649221)
    is a type of: leather strip - implement consisting of a strip of leather
    is a part of: whip - an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
    same as: thong
  3. A quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object (synset 100135394)
    "the whip raised a red welt"
    is a type of: blow - a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
    same as: whip, whiplash
Verb
  1. Beat severely with a whip or rod (synset 201413739)
    "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced"
    is a type of: beat, beat up, work over - give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression
    subtypes:
    same as: flog, lather, slash, strap, trounce, welt, whip
  2. Lash or flick about sharply (synset 201881939)
    "The lion lashed its tail"
    is a type of: sway, swing - move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
  3. Strike as if by whipping (synset 201400686)
    "The curtain whipped her face"
    is a type of: strike - deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
    subtypes: urticate - whip with or as with nettles
    same as: whip
  4. Bind with a rope, chain, or cord (synset 201306367)
    "lash the horse"
    is a type of: bind, tie - fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
    subtypes: frap - make secure by lashing

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