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Meaning of thrasher
A person or thing that thrashes, especially a bird that forages for food by thrashing, or a person who strikes or beats something violently.
Etymology of thrasher
The word "thrasher" originates from the verb "thrash", which is derived from the Old English word "þræscan", meaning to beat or strike violently.
Historically, the term "thrasher" referred to a person who beat or threshed grain, and later it evolved to describe a person or thing that strikes or beats something violently.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A person who or thing that strikes or beats something violently, typically in a wild or uncontrolled way.
- A bird, especially a type of warbler, that forages for food by thrashing through undergrowth.
- A person who plays a strong, aggressive style of music, especially thrash metal.
Usage Examples
- The thrasher bird is known for its distinctive song and its habit of thrashing through undergrowth in search of insects.
- The thrasher on the drum kit was known for his energetic and aggressive style of playing.
- The farmer used a thrasher to separate the grain from the chaff.
Antonyms
calmer
soother
pacifier
tranquilizer
comforter
reliever
alleviator
mitigator
moderator
temperer
softener
gentler
milder
tamer
quieter
stiller
motionless
inactive
passive
peaceful
serene