1. (

• eyelash ,
• lash ,
• cilium

) any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids ;

2. (

• lash ,
• thong

) leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip ;

3. (

• whip ,
• lash ,
• whiplash

) a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object; "the whip raised a red welt" ;

1. (

• flog ,
• welt ,
• whip ,
• lather ,
• lash ,
• slash ,
• strap ,
• trounce

) beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced" ;

2. (

• lash ,

) lash or flick about sharply; "The lion lashed its tail" ;

3. (

• whip ,
• lash

) strike as if by whipping; "The curtain whipped her face" ;

4. (

• lash ,

) bind with a rope, chain, or cord; "lash the horse" ;