Lash (lăsh), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Lashed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Lashng.] 1. To strike with a lash; to whip or scourge with a lash, or with something like one.
We lash the pupil, and defraud the ward. Dryden.
2. To strike forcibly and quickly, as with a lash; to beat, or beat upon, with a motion like that of a lash; as, a whale lashes the sea with his tail.
And big waves lash the frighted shores. Dryden.
3. To throw out with a jerk or quickly.
He falls, and lashing up his heels, his rider throws. Dryden.
4. To scold; to berate; to satirize; to censure with severity; as, to lash vice.