cautiouslylashing
adjectiveUK /ˈkɔːʃəsliˌlæʃɪŋ/
US /ˈkɔːʃəsliˌlæʃɪŋ/
Moving or hitting something in a slow, careful way so you do not hurt anyone.
The cat was cautiouslylashing its tail while watching the new puppy.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Speaking in a sharp but careful way, like scolding someone without being too mean.
She was cautiouslylashing out at the unfair rule with calm, firm words.
3. Tying something down very carefully so it stays safe.
The sailor was cautiouslylashing the boxes to the deck before the storm.
4. Moving quickly but carefully, like a rope in the wind that does not hit anything.
The loose rope was cautiouslylashing in the breeze, missing the windows.