lash down
The phrase "lash down" can refer to securing items tightly or describing intense rainfall, with the latter usage being more common in British English.
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Definition
B2General
(action, transitive)To secure or fasten something firmly using ropes or straps.
Example
- The crew had to lash down the equipment before the storm hit.
B2Weather
(intransitive, British English)To rain very heavily or intensely.
Example
- It was lashing down all night, making it hard to sleep.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "lash down":
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