thrash
to beat soundly in punishment; flog.
to defeat thoroughly: The home team thrashed the visitors.
Nautical. to force (a close-hauled sailing ship under heavy canvas) against a strong wind or sea.
to toss, or plunge about.
Nautical. to make way against the wind, tide, etc.; beat.
an act or instance of thrashing; beating; blow.
Swimming. the upward and downward movement of the legs, as in the crawl.
British Slang. a party, usually with drinks.
thrash out / over to talk over thoroughly and vigorously in order to reach a decision, conclusion, or understanding; discuss exhaustively.: Also thresh out / over.
Origin of thrash
1synonym study For thrash
Other words for thrash
Other words from thrash
- un·thrashed, adjective
- well-thrashed, adjective
Words that may be confused with thrash
- thrash , thresh
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British Dictionary definitions for thrash
/ (θræʃ) /
(tr) to beat soundly, as with a whip or stick
(tr) to defeat totally; overwhelm
(intr) to beat or plunge about in a wild manner
(intr) to move the legs up and down in the water, as in certain swimming strokes
to sail (a boat) against the wind or tide or (of a boat) to sail in this way
another word for thresh
the act of thrashing; blow; beating
informal a party or similar social gathering
Origin of thrash
1- See also thrash out
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