Definition of Thrash
Thrash
thrash
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(verb)
to hit or beat someone or something harshly and repeatedly, often using a whip or a stick;
e.g. School teachers used to thrash their students with canes. We watched the waves thrash against the rocks during the storm.
(verb)
to move in a sudden, jerking, and violent way;
e.g. The fish began to thrash about when they were removed from the water.
(verb)
(informal) to defeat someone severely and/or by a large margin in a competition or game;
e.g. I am sure that we will thrash them, since our team is much stronger than theirs.
(noun)
a sudden and often violent movement, involving repeatedly hitting something or someone;
e.g. With each thrash, the animal seemed to grow weaker. Each thrash of the hammer left a deep dent in the wood.
(noun)
a short section or passage of rock music that is played loudly and quickly, or a particular style of fast-paced rock music derived from heavy metal and punk and characterized by a loud and harsh sound;
e.g. The guitarist played the thrash with great skill. The band mostly plays thrash, but they also play other styles.
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