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lash

 

[ lรฆสƒ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

eye makeup

A cosmetic applied to the eyelashes to make them look longer, thicker, and darker.

Synonyms

eyelash enhancer, mascara

Examples of usage

  • Lash mascara is popular among women for enhancing their eyelashes.
  • She used a lash curler before applying mascara to her lashes.
Context #2 | Verb

strike

To strike someone or something with a whip or stick.

Synonyms

strike, whip

Examples of usage

  • The trainer would lash the horse to make it move faster.
  • The storm lashed the coastline, causing significant damage.

Translations

Translations of the word "lash" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรญlios

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฒเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wimper

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bulu mata

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rzฤ™sa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใพใคใ’ (matsu-ge)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cil

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pestaรฑa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kirpik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†๋ˆˆ์น (soknun-sseop)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู…ูˆุด (rumush)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ล™asa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rias

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซๆฏ› (jiรฉmรกo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trepalnica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ augnhรกr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ั€ะฟั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒ˜ (ts'arbi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kiprik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pestaรฑa

Etymology

The word 'lash' has a long history, originating from Old English 'lรฆsc' meaning 'a blow, stroke, or lash of a whip.' Over time, its usage expanded to include eyelash cosmetics and various forms of striking or whipping. The versatility of 'lash' as both a noun and a verb showcases its enduring relevance in modern language.

See also: lashing.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,660, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.