Word: LASHING
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Definition of LASHING
- To strike with a lash; to whip or scourge with a lash, or with something like one.
- To strike forcibly and quickly, as with a lash; to beat, or beat upon, with a motion like that of a lash.
- To throw out with a jerk or quickly.
- To bind with a rope, cord, thong, or chain, so as to fasten.
"lash a pack on a horse's back"
- Something used to tie something or lash it to something.
"The lashings, which had been holding the chest to the deck of the storm-tossed ship, broke, and it went overboard."
- (in the form "lashings of"): plenty of
"Lashings of ginger beer"
- The act of one who, or that which, lashes; castigation; chastisement.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "lashing" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "lashing" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LASHING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LASHING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LASHING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LASHING:
- # the lashing effect
- # master of lashing
- # playing with lashing
- # in terms of lashing
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