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Lashing: meaning, definitions and examples

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lashing

 

[ ˈlæʃɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weather

A sudden and violent outpouring of rain.

Synonyms

pouring, raining cats and dogs, torrential

Examples of usage

  • The lashing rain made it impossible to see more than a few feet ahead.
  • We were caught in a storm with lashing rain and strong winds.
Context #2 | Noun

punishment

A beating or whipping, especially as a form of punishment.

Synonyms

caning, flogging, whipping

Examples of usage

  • The pirate captain ordered a lashing for the disobedient crew member.
  • The criminal received thirty lashes as a lashing for his crimes.

Translations

Translations of the word "lashing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chicoteamento

🇮🇳 चाबुक मारना

🇩🇪 Peitschen

🇮🇩 cambukan

🇺🇦 шмагання

🇵🇱 chłosta

🇯🇵 鞭打ち

🇫🇷 fouet

🇪🇸 látigo

🇹🇷 kamçı

🇰🇷 채찍질

🇸🇦 جلد

🇨🇿 bičování

🇸🇰 bičovanie

🇨🇳 鞭打

🇸🇮 bičanje

🇮🇸 svipuhögg

🇰🇿 қамшылау

🇬🇪 გათრევა

🇦🇿 qamçı

🇲🇽 látigo

Etymology

The word 'lashing' has origins in Old English and Middle English, where it meant to beat or thrash. Over time, it has evolved to also describe a sudden and violent outpouring of rain. The dual meanings of punishment and weather-related intensity reflect the diverse history and usage of this word.

See also: lash.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,232, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.