lashed together

Secured with rope

Lashed together describes things bound or fastened with rope, cord, or similar material, typically in a rough or improvised way: They lashed together a raft from driftwood and vines.

The phrase suggests makeshift construction—functional but not elegant.

Figuratively, it can describe anything assembled hastily or provisionally: The coalition was lashed together just days before the vote.

Related
  • twineStranded cord for tying
  • cordFlexible twisted strand
  • jury-riggedTemporarily fixed with scraps
  • knotTied rope fastening
  • ropeThick twisted fibers

bricolage · raft · life raft · cast away · desert island · tie · makeshift · framework · bamboo poles · secure · scaffolding · driftwood · shelter · bind · strap · rigging · fasten · vine

Opposites
method of fastening

lashed togetherwelded

Joined metals by melting

nailed · bolted · riveted · glued · soldered

construction quality

lashed togethermachined

Shaped by cutting tools

purpose-built

state of assembly

lashed togetherseparated

Put or kept apart

disassembled · taken apart · disconnected · loose · scattered

Family

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

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