lash
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lashing
lashed
Lash means to strike with a whip or tie securely. Regular verb: lash-lashed-lashed.
Meanings
- To strike with a whip
- To tie or fasten tightly
- To criticize harshly
Common Collocations
lash out
lash together
rain lashing
lash with criticism
Tip for Learners
Lash out means to attack suddenly. "He lashed out in anger."
Present Simple
| I | lash |
| you | lash |
| he/she/it | lashes |
| we | lash |
| they | lash |
Examples - Present Simple
- I lash the cargo securely to the deck before sailing.
- You lash out when you feel threatened or cornered.
- She lashes her criticism with sharp wit and precision.
- We lash the tent poles together for extra stability.
- They lash the boards to the frame tightly.
Present Continuous
| I | am lashing |
| you | are lashing |
| he/she/it | is lashing |
| we | are lashing |
| they | are lashing |
Examples - Present Continuous
- I am lashing the equipment down before the storm.
- You are lashing out at everyone unfairly today.
- He is lashing the ropes around the post.
- We are lashing the supplies to the roof rack.
- They are lashing critics with their fierce response.
Present Perfect
| I | have lashed |
| you | have lashed |
| he/she/it | has lashed |
| we | have lashed |
| they | have lashed |
Examples - Present Perfect
- I have lashed everything securely to the vehicle.
- You have lashed out at your colleagues too often.
- She has lashed her opponents with verbal attacks.
- We have lashed the cargo to prevent shifting.
- They have lashed back against the accusations.
Present Perfect Continuous
| I | have been lashing |
| you | have been lashing |
| he/she/it | has been lashing |
| we | have been lashing |
| they | have been lashing |
Examples - Present Perfect Continuous
- I have been lashing down equipment all morning.
- You have been lashing out at everyone for weeks.
- He has been lashing ropes for the entire voyage.
- We have been lashing cargo since dawn today.
- They have been lashing critics in the press.
Past Simple
| I | lashed |
| you | lashed |
| he/she/it | lashed |
| we | lashed |
| they | lashed |
Examples - Past Simple
- I lashed the canoe to the car roof yesterday.
- You lashed out at him during the argument.
- She lashed her tail angrily like a cat.
- We lashed the timber together to build the raft.
- They lashed the prisoner to the mast in the story.
Past Continuous
| I | was lashing |
| you | were lashing |
| he/she/it | was lashing |
| we | were lashing |
| they | were lashing |
Examples - Past Continuous
- I was lashing the gear down when the wind picked up.
- You were lashing out at everyone before calming down.
- He was lashing the sails when the storm hit.
- We were lashing supplies when the truck arrived.
- They were lashing back at their critics all week.
Past Perfect
| I | had lashed |
| you | had lashed |
| he/she/it | had lashed |
| we | had lashed |
| they | had lashed |
Examples - Past Perfect
- I had lashed everything down before the hurricane arrived.
- You had lashed out before hearing the full story.
- She had lashed him with words before he could respond.
- We had lashed the cargo before the ship departed.
- They had lashed the poles together before raising the tent.
Past Perfect Continuous
| I | had been lashing |
| you | had been lashing |
| he/she/it | had been lashing |
| we | had been lashing |
| they | had been lashing |
Examples - Past Perfect Continuous
- I had been lashing equipment for hours before the rain.
- You had been lashing out for days before getting help.
- He had been lashing ropes all day before finishing.
- We had been lashing cargo for hours before departure.
- They had been lashing back at critics for months.
Future Simple
| I | will lash |
| you | will lash |
| he/she/it | will lash |
| we | will lash |
| they | will lash |
Examples - Future Simple
- I will lash the kayaks to the trailer securely.
- You will lash out if provoked any further.
- She will lash her critics in tomorrow's interview.
- We will lash everything down before the storm hits.
- They will lash the scaffolding to the building.
Future Continuous
| I | will be lashing |
| you | will be lashing |
| he/she/it | will be lashing |
| we | will be lashing |
| they | will be lashing |
Examples - Future Continuous
- I will be lashing cargo all afternoon tomorrow.
- You will be lashing out at everyone if this continues.
- He will be lashing equipment during the preparation.
- We will be lashing supplies throughout the loading.
- They will be lashing critics during the press tour.
Future Perfect
| I | will have lashed |
| you | will have lashed |
| he/she/it | will have lashed |
| we | will have lashed |
| they | will have lashed |
Examples - Future Perfect
- I will have lashed everything down by departure time.
- You will have lashed out at everyone by the end.
- She will have lashed all her opponents by then.
- We will have lashed all cargo before sailing.
- They will have lashed the frame together by morning.
Future Perfect Continuous
| I | will have been lashing |
| you | will have been lashing |
| he/she/it | will have been lashing |
| we | will have been lashing |
| they | will have been lashing |
Examples - Future Perfect Continuous
- I will have been lashing equipment for hours by noon.
- You will have been lashing out for too long by then.
- He will have been lashing ropes all day by evening.
- We will have been lashing cargo for the entire shift.
- They will have been lashing critics for months.