Meaning of 'thrash'

noun

a swimming kick used while treading water

verb

beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

Synonyms: lick

verb

give a thrashing to

Synonyms: lam

verb

beat the seeds out of a grain

Synonyms: thresh

verb

move data into and out of core rather than performing useful computation

Example: "The system is thrashing again!"

verb

beat so fast that (the heart's) output starts dropping until (it) does not manage to pump out blood at all

verb

move or stir about violently

Example: "The feverish patient thrashed around in their bed."

Synonyms: toss

verb

dance the slam dance

Synonyms: slam dance