lashing
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5.3
- noun
- /ˈlæʃɪŋ/
- Specialized
:
amarrado
- The sailor used a sturdy rope for lashing the sail to the mast during the storm.
Examples
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She carefully checked the lashing of the tent to ensure it wouldn't blow away in the wind.
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Moreover, when the ship is sailing, lashing must be checked at least once a day and tightened whenever necessary.
Blog text (29) -
If the ship is about to enter rough seas or in case of heavy weather, lashing should be frequently checked and additional lashing must be provided wherever required.
Blog text (29) -
Regular rounds of the cargo deck compartment must be made to check the condition of lashing and cargo containers.
Blog text (29) -
The kegs and jars had begun jolting free of their lashings.
Fiction book (1995) -
Looking out the window, Perrin saw a rumpled heap: the tarpaulin, the lashings.
Fiction book (1992) -
Effective lashing is essential in camping to secure gear and prevent it from shifting.
Synonyms
222
1.0
A thin cord used to tie or fasten things
107
1.0
A piece of string or ribbon used to fasten things together
28
3.2
A thin strong string used for tying things
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3.9
A thing that holds two parts together so they stay secure
1
5.9
A strong rope that ties a boat to a dock so it does not move
A small tarred rope used to bind and protect the ends of larger ropes on a ship
A small cord used to tie two ropes together on a ship
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Etymology
Lashing comes from the same root lash, which can mean 'to tie' or 'fasten' things together, especially on a ship. So a lashing is the rope or cord used to hold one object to another.