/ Dictionary / Index T thrash: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: thrash Pronunciation: (thrash), [key] — v.t. to beat soundly in punishment; flog. to defeat thoroughly: The home team thrashed the visitors. to force (a close-hauled sailing ship under heavy canvas) against a strong wind or sea. thresh. —v.i. to toss, or plunge about. to make way against the wind, tide, etc.; beat. thresh. to talk over thoroughly and vigorously in order to reach a decision, conclusion, or understanding; discuss exhaustively. —n. an act or instance of thrashing; beating; blow. thresh. the upward and downward movement of the legs, as in the crawl. a party, usually with drinks. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: thrash (Thesaurus) thralldom thrasher Related Content Daily Word Quiz: placid Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language