thrash
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B2
/θræʃ/
violent movement or action
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thrash' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'þerscan,' where 'þerscan' meant 'to beat or strike.'
Historical Evolution
'þerscan' transformed into the Middle English word 'threshen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'thrash.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to beat or strike,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a violent or noisy movement or action.
The thrash of the waves was deafening.
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Verb 1
to beat or strike repeatedly and violently.
The farmer thrashed the wheat to separate the grain.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45