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lashing
noun lash·ing \ˈla-shiŋ\
: the act of hitting someone with a whip as a form of punishment
lashings : ropes used for tying, wrapping, or connecting things
lashings : a large amount of something
Full Definition of LASHING
: something used for binding, wrapping, or fastening
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First Known Use of LASHING
1669
LASHING Defined for Kids
lashing
noun lash·ing \ˈla-shiŋ\
Definition of LASHING for Kids
: something used for tying, wrapping, or fastening
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