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thresher

thres·her

UK/ˈθɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ US/ˈθrɛʃɜr/ uncommon

noun

1.

a farm machine for separating seeds or grain from the husks and straw

Synonyms
2.

Origin

From Middle English thresshere; equivalent to thresh + -er.

Phrases

  • common thresher
  • thresher whale

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