Pronunciation: /θræʃ/

Definitions of thrash

noun a violent or noisy movement, typically involving hitting or shaking

Example Sentences

A1 The cat loves to play with a thrash of yarn.

A2 I heard a loud thrash coming from the bushes.

B1 The thrash of the waves against the shore was soothing.

B2 The thrash of the guitar solo was intense and energetic.

C1 The thrash of the storm caused widespread damage.

C2 The thrash of the crowd at the concert was deafening.

verb to beat or hit repeatedly with force

Example Sentences

A1 The cat thrashes its tail when it's angry.

A2 He thrashed the bushes looking for his lost keys.

B1 The boxer thrashed his opponent in the ring.

B2 The storm thrashed the coastline, causing severe damage.

C1 The CEO thrashed the new business proposal before approving it.

C2 The guitarist thrashed the chords on his electric guitar during the concert.

Examples of thrash in a Sentence

formal The farmer used a flail to thrash the wheat in the field.

informal I saw the kids thrash around in the pool, having a great time.

slang The band thrashed out their new song at the garage rehearsal.

figurative The storm thrashed against the windows, making it hard to sleep.

Grammatical Forms of thrash

past tense

thrashed

plural

thrashes

comparative

more thrash

superlative

most thrash

present tense

thrashes

future tense

will thrash

perfect tense

has thrashed

continuous tense

is thrashing

singular

thrash

positive degree

thrash

infinitive

to thrash

gerund

thrashing

participle

thrashing

Origin and Evolution of thrash

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'thrash' originated from the Old English word 'threscan' which means to beat, strike, or thresh.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'thrash' evolved to also mean to beat severely or to move violently or erratically.