1 B2 neutral
To physically join two or more objects by tying them firmly with rope, cord, or similar material.
"They lashed several logs together to make a simple raft."
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lash together
B2 neutral separable transitive
To bind or join two or more things together tightly using rope, cord, or straps.
In plain English
To tie things together very tightly with rope so they don't fall apart.
What does "lash together" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 C1 idiomatic informal
(Figurative) To hastily combine ideas, groups, or elements into a single rough whole.
"The negotiators managed to lash together a last-minute agreement before the deadline."
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Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
Transparent — to bind things together with lashing (rope/cord), joining them as one unit.
Actually means
To tie things together very tightly with rope so they don't fall apart.
Usage tip
Common in survival, maritime, and outdoor contexts. Can be used metaphorically to describe hastily assembled coalitions, plans, or arguments. The metaphorical sense often implies something not entirely stable.
Words that pair with "lash together"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
logs poles planks rope raft frame
How to conjugate "lash together"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
lash together
I/you/we/they
3rd person
lashes together
he/she/it
Past simple
lashed together
yesterday
Past participle
lashed together
have + pp
-ing form
lashing together
continuous
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