Synonyms: lash, whip, whiplash
Definition: a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object
Usage: the whip raised a red welt
Definition: leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip
Similar words: leather strip
Definition: implement consisting of a strip of leather
Synonyms: eyelash, cilium, lash
Definition: any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
Similar words: hair
Definition: 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
Usage: he combed his hair; each hair consists of layers of dead keratinized cells
Synonyms: lash
Definition: bind with a rope, chain, or cord
Usage: lash the horse
Definition: fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
Usage: They tied their victim to the chair
Definition: strike as if by whipping
Usage: The curtain whipped her face
Similar words: strike
Definition: deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
Usage: The teacher struck the child; the opponent refused to strike; The boxer struck the attacker dead
Synonyms: slash, welt, whip, lash, lather, strap, trounce, flog
Definition: beat severely with a whip or rod
Usage: The teacher often flogged the students; The children were severely trounced
Similar words: work over, beat, beat up
Definition: give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression
Usage: Thugs beat him up when he walked down the street late at night; The teacher used to beat the students
Synonyms: lash
Definition: lash or flick about sharply
Usage: The lion lashed its tail
Definition: move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
Usage: He swung back