Used in a Sentence

lashing

How to use lashing in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for lashing.

Editorial note

My point was that the guy got stung, and that he's lashing out in an entirely understandable way.

Examples10
Definitions3
Parts of speech2

Quick take

beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of lashing gathered in one view.

noun

beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

noun

rope that is used for fastening something to something else; "the boats were held together by lashings"

adjective

violently urging on by whipping or flogging; "looked at the lashing riders"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for lashing.

noun

rope that is used for fastening something to something else; "the boats were held together by lashings"

adjective

violently urging on by whipping or flogging; "looked at the lashing riders"

Example sentences

1

My point was that the guy got stung, and that he's lashing out in an entirely understandable way.

2

Ah... good old HN snobs tripping over each other in the comments section to give old PHP a much needed lashing.

3

Of course they would react unkindly to being called out on it but I would advise you not to take their defensive lashing out at face value.

4

The US is now terrified and burning piles of cash and lashing out at its own citizens, which is exactly what the terrorists wanted to happen.

5

You seem to have first praised the Taxi drivers for lashing out at Uber drivers, but then you claim that Uber is a "scumbag" because of the way it treats its drivers.

6

But if you really think this kind of ridicule and lashing out is an appropriate response to a blog post about needless ridicule then... well, I don't know.

7

But you've gotten to the point where you're lashing out at these guys as though they've already rejected you, way before it's gotten to the stage where they could have even thought about rejecting you.

8

Was it here that I saw people lashing at Falkvinge for accusing US of spying on EU officials [1]?Ok, he didn't show any real proof at the time, but was it that hard to believe it would happen?

9

In a historical perspective, fines exist because other more inhumane punishments like beating, lashing and shaming were deemed inappropriate.

10

While as the boss, you might get away with lashing out and being arrogant to your employees because, hey, you are the boss and pay their salaries and employees sometimes let their boss get away with being an idiot.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use lashing in a sentence?

My point was that the guy got stung, and that he's lashing out in an entirely understandable way.

What does lashing mean?

beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

What part of speech is lashing?

lashing is commonly used as noun, adjective.