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THRASHING

\θɹˈaʃɪŋ], \θɹˈaʃɪŋ], \θ_ɹ_ˈa_ʃ_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of THRASHING

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

a. & n. from Thrash, v.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

The operation of beating out grain from the husk; a sound drubbing.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Act of beating out grain; a sound drubbing.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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