However, if it is sufficiently teased after being dug out, it may begin to lash about powerfully, flinging itself away with enough force to escape its tormentor.
en.wikipedia.org He does not lash out indiscriminately, however, and usually is only angry when the situation calls for it.
en.wikipedia.org The girl turns around, ready to lash out, but when she sees who it is, she immediately apologizes, and returns to her seat.
en.wikipedia.org Its characteristic pose, a double coil with a figure of eight, with the head poised in the center, permits it to lash out like a released spring.
en.wikipedia.org His boa constrictor style frustrated opponents, often causing them to lash out and err.
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