to lash

Examples

• All

• DeSam climbed out of the boat, lashed its prow to a tree near the shore.

  Fiction book (1994)

• Have the carpenter lash those things down, now!

  The Bounty (1984)

• All right, now make sure you lash her down tight.

  Balto (1995)

• - Get some lines, lash this down.

  China Seas (1935)

• Might have to lash it to the gantry.

  Their Finest (2017)

• QUINT: Take that stuff down below and you lash it secure, all right?

  Jaws (1975)

• Let's get her lashed down.

  The Perfect Storm (2000)

• See that they are both lashed.

  Land of the Pharaohs (1955)

• "Taking the tiller from Ops, the shipmaster ordered his passengers to lash down the cargo.

  Fiction book (1995)

• Before the storm hits, make sure to lash the boat securely to the dock.

Synonyms

B

to bind

vsto lash

132 3.2

To tie something tightly with rope or string

focuses more on wrapping tightly rather than general fastening

C

to chain

vsto lash

130 2.3

To fasten things together using metal links

uses wrapping with cord rather than linking with metal loops

B

to buckle

vsto lash

88 1.6

To fasten a belt or strap with a clasp

involves wrapping tightly with cord rather than using metal fasteners

T

to tie up

vsto lash

74 2.2

Fasten something with rope so it cannot move

is about secure tight wrapping rather than just preventing movement

S

to strap

vsto lash

52 2.9

To fasten something with a band so it stays in place

relies on tight wrapping with cord rather than straps

B

to band

vsto lash

30 3.3

To tie things together with a loop of material

uses cord or rope wrapped tightly rather than flat strips

T

to tether

vsto lash

23 4.4

To tie an animal or object so it cannot move away

focuses on tight secure wrapping rather than limiting movement range

C

to chain up

vsto lash

19 4.6

To tie someone or something with a chain to keep them from moving

is about tightly wrapping with cord, not primarily about metal links

R

to rope

vsto lash

11 1.0

To tie or secure something with a strong cord

is broader, allowing chain or cord and emphasizing tight wrapping

C

to cinch

vsto lash

8 5.5

To fasten a strap tightly so it does not slip

uses wrapping with cord rather than pulling a strap

T

to tie down

vsto lash

5 4.0

To fasten something with rope or straps to keep it from moving

stresses tight wrapping for general fastening rather than only restraint

T

to truss

vsto lash

4 7.0

To tie the legs and wings of a bird so it cooks evenly

is more general, not limited to food preparation or specific uses

B

to belay

vsto lash

• Specialized

4 9.1

To tie a rope to something to hold it for safety, for example when climbing or docking a boat

focuses on wrapping items tightly rather than anchoring ropes for safety

C

to clasp

vsto lash

3 3.0

To fasten something with a small hook or buckle

depends on wrapping and tight binding rather than using small devices

L

to lash together

vsto lash

1 4.4

To tie things together with rope to hold them in place

applies to single items too and emphasizes tight wrapping

C

to cable

vsto lash

1 5.5

To fasten something with a strong wire or rope

allows thinner cord or string and emphasizes tight wrapping

F

to frap

vsto lash

• Jargon

9.9

To tie something tightly with rope so it does not move

secures by wrapping tightly around with rope, chain, or cord

C

to cleat

vsto lash

• Specialized

7.4

To tie a rope to a metal or wooden fitting to hold it in place

uses wrapping and tight binding rather than fixing to a fitting

Antonyms

R

to release

∞ 1.8

To let someone or something go free from being held

U

to untie

91 1.0

Make a knot or lace loose by undoing it

Phrasal Verbs

L

to lash out

71 5.6

Suddenly say angry things about someone by speaking or writing

L

to lash together

1 4.4

To tie things together with rope to hold them in place

Compounds

L

lash-up

• UK

1 8.9

A temporary structure people build quickly from things at hand

How Secure

to clamp

47 3.3

to lash

14 4.7

to tie

923 1.0

Surface Forms

Etymology