threshing
/θrɛʃɪŋ/ · thresh·ing
verb
- To separate the grain from the straw or husks (chaff) by mechanical beating, with a flail or machinery. The farmer used a threshing machine to separate the grain from the chaff.
- To beat soundly, usually with some tool such as a stick or whip; to drub. The coach threshed the player with a series of sharp words after the game.
noun
- The process by which something is threshed. The farmer explained the threshing process to the new employee.
Did you know? The word 'threshing' has been used in various contexts, including agriculture, sports, and even music, where it refers to a type of rhythmic pattern.