Meaning of the word thresh in English
What does thresh mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
thresh
US /θreʃ/
UK /θreʃ/
Verb
1.
separate grain from (a plant) by beating it, especially with a flail or by the action of a revolving mechanism
Example:
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Farmers used to thresh wheat by hand.
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Modern machines can thresh large quantities of grain quickly.
2.
beat (a person or animal) repeatedly with a stick or whip
Example:
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He threatened to thresh the disobedient dog.
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The old man used to thresh his cattle to keep them moving.