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thresher

noun thresh·er \ˈthre-shər, ˈthra-\

Definition of THRESHER

1
:  one that threshes; especially :  threshing machine
2
:  thresher shark
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First Known Use of THRESHER

13th century
THRESHER Defined for Kids

thresher

noun thresh·er \ˈthra-shər, ˈthre-\

Definition of THRESHER for Kids

:  threshing machine

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7 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. thresher
  2. thresher shark
  3. thresher whale
  4. bean thresher
  5. harvester-thresher
  6. header and thresher
  7. reaper-thresher
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