Lashes Meaning in English
word · lemma: lash
ˈɫæʃɪz
LASH-iz
lˈæʃɪz
LASH-iz
Definition
'Lashes' most commonly means the hairs on your eyelids, called eyelashes. It can also mean hits made with a whip or something similar.
Usage & Nuances
Most common meaning is 'eyelashes'. As a noun, 'lashes' is usually plural for this sense. In written or historical contexts, 'lashes' may refer to punishment with a whip ('received 20 lashes'). Don't confuse with 'lash out' (verb: to suddenly attack or criticize). In beauty, 'lashes' is often short for 'false eyelashes' or 'mascara for lashes'.
Spanish: pestañas - latigazosPortuguese (BR): cílios - chicotadasPortuguese (PT): pestanas - chicotadasChinese (Simplified): 睫毛 - 鞭打Chinese (Traditional): 睫毛 - 鞭打Hindi: पलकें - कोड़ेArabic: رموش - ضربات بالسوطBengali: চোখের পাপড়ি - বেত্রাঘাতRussian: ресницы - удары плетьюJapanese: まつげ - 鞭打ちVietnamese: lông mi - roi (hình phạt)Korean: 속눈썹 - 채찍질Turkish: kirpik - kırbaç darbesiUrdu: پلکیں - کوڑےIndonesian: bulu mata - cambukan
Example Sentences
She has very long lashes.
basic
He was punished with ten lashes.
basic
Mascara makes your lashes look darker.
basic
She applied fake lashes for the party.
natural
His lashes caught a tear before it fell.
natural
The pirate got fifty lashes for stealing.
natural