lashings

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a large number or amount
  2. noun beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
  3. noun rope that is used for fastening something to something else

Synonyms

tons, dozens, heaps, lots, piles, scores, stacks, loads, rafts, slews, wads, oodles, gobs, scads

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