n. A long narrow strip of leather; a narrow strap, used as a fastening, a halter, reins, the lash of a whip, the latchet of a shoe, and in many other ways. See cut under snow-shoe.To provide, fit, or fasten with a thong.To strike with a thong, or with a similar implement, as the lash of a whip.To rope; stretch out into viscous threads or filaments.