lash
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɫæʃ// UK //lˈæʃ// lash
n. the thin, flexible part of a whip, or one of the small hairs on your eyelid. You can also use it to describe a hit with a whip.
n. the flexible cord or thong of a whip; also refers to a single stroke or blow delivered with such an instrument. In an anatomical context, refers to a single eyelash.
She felt a lash of cold wind against her face.
The prisoner was sentenced to ten lashes as punishment for his attempted escape from the camp.
The sailor secured the heavy cargo with a sturdy rope lash to ensure nothing would shift during the impending storm.
Usage
Commonly used in the plural ('lashes') when referring to eyelashes or a specific number of whip strokes.