Thresher (Noun)
Meaning 1
A farm machine for separating seeds or grain from the husks and straw.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
Large pelagic shark of warm seas with a whiplike tail used to round up small fish on which to feed.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The thresher shark's distinctive tail allowed it to stun its prey before devouring it.
- Scientists studied the feeding habits of the thresher in its natural habitat.
- Divers were thrilled to catch a glimpse of the thresher swimming in the distance.
- The thresher's unique hunting style made it a fascinating subject for marine biologists.
- In the warm waters of the Pacific, the thresher was a common sight for fishermen.