A lashing is an arrangement of rope, wire, or webbing with linking device used to secure and fasten two or more items together in a somewhat rigid manner. Lashings are most commonly applied to timber poles, and are commonly associated with cargo, containerisation, the Scouting movement, and sailors.
What does getting a lashing mean?
lashing noun (PUNISHMENT)
the punishment of being hit with a whip: He was sentenced to receive a lashing.
What are the types of lashing?
Types
- Square lashing.
- Diagonal lashing.
- Shear lashing.
- Round lashing.
- Tripod lashing.
