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lash down

phr. v..
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford General-service Technical

phr. v.. to hit something repeatedly with force, or to secure something firmly in place.

phr. v.. to strike repeatedly with force; to fasten or secure something firmly in place. Transitive, often used in contexts involving physical restraint or maritime operations.


SIMPLE

The storm lashed down the trees with strong winds.

CONTEXTUAL

Workers lashed down the cargo to prevent it from shifting during transport.

COMPLEX

On the storm-lashed deck, sailors lashed down the barrels with ropes to avoid loss at sea.

Particles
down
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
lash + down + object
Usage

typically followed by a direct object indicating what is being struck or secured.

Teaching tip

contrast with 'lash out' (to attack suddenly) and 'tie down' (to secure); 'lash down' emphasizes force or fixation rather than direction of attack.

Pitfall

He lashed down at the door.He lashed out at the door.'down' refers to securing, while 'out' indicates direction of attack — a common confusion for learners.

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