[{"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["the flexible part of a whip; the section of cord or the like forming the extremity of a whip.", "a swift stroke or blow, with a whip or the like, given as a punishment:He received 20 lashes.", "something that goads or pains in a manner compared to that of a whip:the lash of his sharp tongue.", "a swift dashing or sweeping movement, as of an 's tail; swish .", "a violent beating or impact, as of waves or rain, against something.", "an eyelash .", "Also calledneck cord[nek, kawrd].a cord or a series of cords for lifting the warp in weaving a figured fabric."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to strike or beat, as with a whip or something similarly slender and flexible.", "to beat violently or sharply against:The rain lashed the trees.", "to drive by or as if by strokes of a whip:He lashed them on to greater effort.", "to attack, scold, or punish severely with words:She lashed the students with harsh criticism.", "to dash, fling, or switch suddenly and swiftly:The crocodile lashed its tail."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to strike vigorously at someone or something, as with a weapon or whip (often followed byout):He lashed wildly at his attackers.", "to attack or reprove someone with harsh words (often followed byout):to lash out at injustice.Synonyms: tongue-lash , scold , berate", "to move suddenly and swiftly; rush, dash, or flash:The coiled snake lashed suddenly.", "Chiefly British.to spend money lavishly or foolishly (usually followed byout)."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to bind or fasten with a rope, cord, or the like.Synonyms: truss , rope , secure , tie"]}, {"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["an ocean-going vessel equipped with special cranes and holds for lifting and stowing cargo-carrying barges that can be sailed up inland waterways or into port facilities from offshore."]}]