The Clue
It might be batted at a knockout (4 letter answer)
The Answer
LASH
Tags
Notes
The answer LASH is seen frequently, appearing about once every 110 puzzles.
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Castigate
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Whip tip
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Fasten with cord
Fasten tightly
Legree's weapon
Liner's locale
Mascara recipient
Mascara site
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Scold severely
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Definition
LASH as a noun:
1. (eyelash, lash, cilium) = any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
2. (lash, thong) = leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip
3. (whip, lash, whiplash) = a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object; "the whip raised a red welt"
LASH as a verb:
1. (flog, welt, whip, lather, lash, slash, strap, trounce) = beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced"
2. lash or flick about sharply; "The lion lashed its tail"
3. (whip, lash) = strike as if by whipping; "The curtain whipped her face"
4. bind with a rope, chain, or cord; "lash the horse"