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thresher

UK
/ˈθrɛʃə/
US
/ˈθrɛʃər/

Translations

threshernoun
threshers
pl
UK
/ˈθrɛʃə/
US
/ˈθrɛʃər/
The farmer used a thresher to separate the grain from the chaff.
Фермер использовал молотилку, чтобы отделить зерно от мякины.
Synonyms
harvester
reaper
separator
combine
thresheradjective
UK
/ˈθrɛʃə/
US
/ˈθrɛʃɚ/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to a thresher machine or thresher shark.

Definitions

threshernoun
A machine that threshes grain, separating the seeds from the stalks and chaff.
The farmer used a thresher to process the wheat quickly.
A type of shark known for its long tail, which it uses to stun prey.
The thresher shark is known for its distinctive tail that can be as long as its body.
A person who threshes grain.
In the past, a skilled thresher could process several bushels a day by hand.
thresheradjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or involving a thresher (especially a thresher shark).
The documentary showed the thresher tail whipping through a school of fish.
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