lashing

Example Sentences

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Crews have carried out emergency lashing operations at the Port of Long Beach to secure damaged containers, using straps, chains and turnbuckles to prevent further shifting, Nieves said.

From Los Angeles Times

“Something wrong, Cadet Fitz?” he asked, his voice lashing out like lightning.

From Literature

Bursting forward with intent, Murillo held off two challenges before lashing a superb low strike past Ederson into the far corner from 25 yards.

From Barron's

Now the secretary and her aide are lashing out at underlings for simply following their orders.

From Salon

The clouds were scudding across the moon; the stars had disappeared and there was a lashing of rain.

From Literature