LASH
/læʃ/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of LASH
The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.
A leash in which an animal is caught or held; hence, a snare.
A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough.
"The culprit received thirty-nine lashes."
To strike with a lash; to whip or scourge with a lash, or with something like one.
To strike forcibly and quickly, as with a lash; to beat, or beat upon, with a motion like that of a lash.
To throw out with a jerk or quickly.
To bind with a rope, cord, thong, or chain, so as to fasten.
"lash a pack on a horse's back"
Remiss, lax.
Synonyms of LASH
Words with similar meaning
Examples of LASH in a Sentence
- "The culprit received thirty-nine lashes."
- "lash a pack on a horse's back"
Word Details
Is LASH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LASH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LASH are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LASH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | a | s | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LASH
17 words from the letters in LASH
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use LASH in Word Games
LASH is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LASH is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LASH to find 17 additional valid words.