Synonyms: tanning, whipping, lashing, flagellation, flogging
Definition: beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
Similar words: trouncing, thrashing, whacking, beating, drubbing, licking, lacing
Definition: the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
Synonyms: lashing
Definition: rope that is used for fastening something to something else
Usage: the boats were held together by lashings
Similar words: fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast
Definition: restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
Similar words: rope
Definition: a strong line
Synonyms: lashing
Definition: violently urging on by whipping or flogging
Usage: looked at the lashing riders
Similar words: violent
Definition: acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
Usage: a violent attack; a violent person; violent feelings; a violent rage; felt a violent dislike