Thrasher
(noun)
- A person or machine that thrashes grain.
- A bird of the family Turdidae, having a large bill, brownish or grayish feathers, and a noisy, scolding call.
- A device for thrashing grain.
- A rough, wild, or boisterous person or group.
Origin:
Late 16th century, from thrash + -er.
Examples:
- The thrasher moved slowly through the fields, tossing the ripe grain into the air.
- The thrasher bird could be heard all day long in the forest.
- She worked as a thrasher during harvest season to earn extra money.
- The rock band was known for their wild thrasher behavior on stage.
- The thrasher machine was a common sight in the rural countryside during the summer months.