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A severe beating or punishment; a decisive defeat in a contest or game.
“The home team suffered a humiliating thrashing in the championship final.”
A long, thin strand of cotton, silk, or other fiber used in sewing or weaving.
“She carefully pulled the thread through the eye of the needle.”
To pass a piece of string, cord, or thread through an opening, hole, or series of objects.
“She carefully began to thread a string through the colorful wooden beads to make a necklace.”
To state one's intention to take hostile action against someone in retribution for something done or not done.
“The kidnapper threatened to harm the hostages if his demands were not met.”
Causing fear or a sense of impending danger or harm; expressing a threat.
“She stepped back when she saw the man's threatening posture.”
A visual representation of an object or scene that possesses the three spatial dimensions of height, width, and depth, often creating the illusion of physical volume.
“The holographic display projected a stunning three-dimensional image of the human heart for the medical students to examine.”
The number seventy, traditionally used as the typical length of a human lifetime.
“Having reached threescore and ten, he decided to retire and write his memoirs.”
The past tense of throw; propelled something rapidly through the air by a rapid movement of the arm and wrist.
“She threw the ball across the yard to her dog.”
Three times.
“She checked the locked door thrice before leaving the house.”
The act of shopping at thrift stores, garage sales, or flea markets to find inexpensive secondhand items, vintage clothing, or collectibles.
“She found a gorgeous 1970s coat while thrifting downtown.”
To grow or develop well or vigorously; to prosper or flourish.
“The business began to thrive after they moved to a more central location.”
Prospering, flourishing, or growing vigorously and healthily.
“The city has a thriving arts scene that attracts visitors from all over the world.”
The act of ejecting stomach contents through the mouth; vomiting.
“He started throwing up after eating the spoiled seafood at the picnic.”
Pushing or driving forward forcefully; characterized by vigor, ambition, or forward momentum.
“The startup made its mark in the competitive tech industry through thrusting marketing strategies.”
The short, thick first digit of the human hand, set apart from the other four fingers.
“He accidentally hit his thumb with the hammer while building the shelf.”