lamber

[ˈlæmbər]

lamber Definition

  • 1(archaic) to beat or thrash
  • 2to lick repeatedly

Using lamber: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lamber" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The farmer lambasted the donkey with a stick.

  • Example

    The dog was happily lambering his owner's face.

  • Example

    He was lambered by the waves as he swam in the sea.

lamber Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lamber

Phrases with lamber

  • lamber one's wounds

    to recover from an injury or defeat

    Example

    After losing the game, the team went back to the locker room to lamber their wounds.

  • to try to gain favor with someone through flattery or other means

    Example

    The new employee tried to lamber up to the boss by bringing him coffee every morning.

  • to be eager or impatient to do something

    Example

    The children were lambering at the bit to open their Christmas presents.

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Summary: lamber in Brief

'Lamber' [ˈlæmbər] is a verb that has two meanings. The first meaning is archaic and refers to beating or thrashing someone or something. The second meaning is more common and refers to licking something repeatedly. 'Lamber' can be used in phrases such as 'lamber one's wounds,' meaning to recover from an injury or defeat, and 'lamber up to someone,' meaning to try to gain favor with someone through flattery or other means.