strike or beat with a whip or stick

they lashed him repeatedly about the head

(of an animal) move (a part of the body, especially the tail) quickly and violently

the cat was lashing its tail back and forth

fasten (something) securely with a cord or rope

the hatch was securely lashed down

he lashed the flag to the mast

a sharp blow or stroke with a whip or rope

he was sentenced to fifty lashes for his crime

she felt the lash of my tongue

an eyelash

she fluttered her long dark lashes