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to thrash
01
to beat or strike repeatedly with force, often in a violent or uncontrolled manner
Transitive: to thrash sth
Example
Frustrated with the malfunctioning device, he began to thrash it against the table in an attempt to fix it.
Out of anger, he thrashed the old computer when it failed to respond to his commands.
02
to thoroughly and decisively beat the opposition in a competition or fight
Transitive: to thrash an opponent
Example
The boxer used powerful punches to thrash his opponent and secure a clear win.
The soccer team thrashed their rivals with a 4-0 victory, displaying superior skills.
03
to move violently and uncontrollably, often in response to pain, agitation, or force
Intransitive
Example
She thrashed in bed, caught in a nightmare.
The tree branches thrashed in the wind during the storm.
04
to remove the seeds from the husks or straw by beating or striking
Transitive: to thrash a grain crop
Example
After the harvest, they used a large stick to thrash the grain from the stalks.
The farmers worked long hours to thrash the wheat before the rain came.
05
to repeatedly move data between the main memory and storage without performing useful computation
Intransitive
Example
The computer started to thrash as it struggled to manage the large data set.
When too many programs are open, the system can thrash, making it nearly impossible to work.
Thrash
01
a swimming kick used while treading water
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