lash against

lash against something

[for something, such as wind or water] to beat or whip heavily against something. The angry waves lashed against the hull of the boat, frightening the people huddled inside. The wind lashed against the house and kept us awake all night.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Gillian	JIL-ee-ən, GIL-ee-ən	English
Martha	MAHR-thə (English)	English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, German, Greek, Biblical, Old Church Slavic, Biblical Lat
Marguerite	mar-gə-REET, mar-GREET	French
GisÈLe	zhee-ZEL	French
Grid	GRID	Norse Mythology
Lexie	LEKS-ee	English