lashing

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   Something used to tie something or lash it to something.
2. 2
   The act of one who, or that which, lashes; castigation, chastisement.
3. 3
   The or an act of lashing; a heavy falling or downpour (of rain).
4. 4
   Lots; a great amount.

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of lash