Lashing

Definitions

1. Something used to tie something or lash it to something.
   countable, uncountable
2. The act of one who, or that which, lashes; castigation, chastisement.
   countable, uncountable
3. The or an act of lashing; a heavy falling or downpour (of rain).
   countable, uncountable
4. Lots; a great amount.
   Ireland, UK, countable, in-plural, informal, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“The lashings, which had been holding the chest to the deck of the storm-tossed ship, broke, and it went overboard.”

“the lashings out of his luxur”

“[It] came from the sea, that wind, and soon enough, it would bring⟳ lashings of rain⟳. The captain opened the door just as the first patters of rain⟳ began to fall⟳.”

““[…] the awfully hearty sort⟳ of Christmas cards that people do send⟳ to other people that they don't know⟳ at all well. You know⟳. The kind that have⟳ mottoes like⟳ Here's rattling good luck and roaring good cheer⟳, / With lashings of food and great hogsheads of beer. […]””

“You bring⟳ happiness to my heart Like⟳ a freshly baked apple tart With lashings of piping-hot custard”

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