A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

LASH

Mon, 13 Nov '23
Whip
Sat, 30 Sep '23
Verbally lose it, with "out"
Thu, 10 Aug '23
Strike ... or something that can be batted
Wed, 6 Oct '21
Tie down securely
Sun, 15 Aug '21
Makeup target
Sat, 6 Mar '21
Curling target
Sun, 7 Feb '21
Bind with rope