Word Meaning

thresh definition and meaning

v. t. To beat out grain from, as straw or husks; to beat the straw or husk of (grain) with a flail; to beat off, as the kernels of grain; as, to thrash wheat, rye, or oats; to thrash over the old straw.
v. t. To beat soundly, as with a stick or whip; to drub.
v. t. To practice thrashing grain or the like; to perform the business of beating grain from straw; as, a man who thrashes well.
v. t. Hence, to labor; to toil; also, to move violently.
v. t. & i. Same as Thrash.

Crossword clues for thresh

- Flail (about)
- To separate wheat, etc.