lash together

Tie with cord

To lash together is to bind objects by wrapping rope, cord, or similar material around them repeatedly: We lashed the logs together to make a raft.

The phrase implies improvised or temporary construction—something functional rather than elegant.

Figuratively, to lash together is to assemble hastily from available parts: She lashed together a presentation from old slides.

Related
  • bindFasten or obligate
  • bind upWrap to protect
  • tieEqual score, or neckwear
  • tie downFasten to prevent movement
  • weaveInterlace strands into fabric

splice · fasten · knot · attach · paracord · clasp · buckle · raft · rope bridge · jury-rig · jerry rig · tarp · link · frame · makeshift · brace · tether · stitch

Opposites
binding/fastening method

lash togetherweld

Heat-fused metal joint

rivet · glue · solder · fuse · cement

ASSEMBLY vs DISASSEMBLY

lash togetheruntie

Undo a fastening

unbind · unlash · separate · pull apart · unfasten

IMPROVISATION vs PRECISION

lash togetherengineer

Technical design professional

manufacture · fabricate · machine · craft

Family

lash, together, lashes, lashed, lashing, lashings, togetherness

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G