thresh Definition
separate grain from (a plant), typically with a flail or by the action of a revolving mechanism.
Using thresh: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "thresh" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The farmer was threshing the wheat.
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The machine threshes the crops quickly.
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She had to thresh the rice by hand.
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They used to thresh the corn in the barn.
thresh Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with thresh
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We need to thresh out the details of the project before we can proceed.
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The fish threshed about on the deck of the boat.
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The thresh hold for pain varies from person to person.
Origins of thresh
Old English 'threscan', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'dorsen' and German 'dreschen'
Summary: thresh in Brief
'Thresh' [θreʃ] means to separate grain from a plant, usually by using a flail or a revolving mechanism. It is commonly used in agriculture and farming, as in 'The farmer was threshing the wheat.' The phrase 'thresh out' means to discuss something thoroughly to reach a decision or solution, while 'thresh about' means to move around restlessly. 'Thresh hold' refers to the level at which something starts to happen or have an effect.
