Sign in
Enter the word for search

thrash about

UK
/θræʃ əˈbaʊt/
US
/θræʃ əˈbaʊt/

Translations

thrash aboutverb
thrashed about
Past Simple
thrashed about
Past Participle
thrashing about
Gerund
UK
/θræʃ əˈbaʊt/
US
/θræʃ əˈbaʊt/
The bird thrashed about in the cage, trying to escape.
Птица колотилась в клетке, пытаясь вырваться.
The fish began to thrash about in the net.
Рыба начала биться в сети.
He thrashed about in his sleep, caught in a nightmare.
Он метался во сне, пойманный в кошмаре.
Additional translations
вихриться
Synonyms
flail
squirm
flounder
toss
struggle
writhe

Definitions

thrash aboutverb
To move or stir about violently or uncontrollably.
The fish thrashed about in the net, trying to escape.
To struggle or flail in a state of confusion or panic.
He thrashed about in the water, unable to find his footing.
OverviewPhrasesExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries