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lashing [′lash·iŋ] (engineering) A rope, chain, or wire used for binding, fastening, or wrapping. (mining engineering) Planks nailed inside of frames or sets in a shaft to keep them in place. Also known as listing. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He stood on the ground and looked up at us, snarling, lashing his tail, snapping at the stones that fell near to him. I proceeded to experiment, lashing and wedging the steering-oar until the boat held on fairly well by the wind without my assistance. Hearing this apology the Tiger and the Lion stopped lashing their tails and retreated with dignified steps to the side of the Princess. |
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