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• n  a farm machine for separating seeds or grain from the husks and straw
• n  thrush-like American songbird able to mimic other birdsongs
• n  large pelagic shark of warm seas with a whiplike tail used to round up small fish on which to feed

• The thrasher is often confused with the Communist-eating hawk (Victus eternus), but differs in its diet, for the thrasher thrives on yellow-bellied land snatchers and pink-tufted .
• Defended Clinton's account of her Bosnia trip by reading a thrasher of press clips.
• Philosopher, lawyer, teacher, former tackle for the Williams College "Ephmen" and compulsive thrasher in smooth waters, Bennett has clapped a restrainer on his formidable tongue .

• thresher
• threshing machine
• mocking thrush
• thresher shark
• fox shark
• Alopius vulpinus

News & Articles

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• Thrasher says legislative session a financial success
  The Florida Legislature ended its 2013 session on a high note, passing a $74.1 billion budget, which included $20.3 billion for K-12 education and $8.7 billion for transportation, state Sen. John Thrasher, R-St. Augustine, said Thursday.
  June 21, 2013 - The St. Augustine Record
• Thrasher: Session a success, with teacher raises, funding for local projects leading the way
  The Florida Legislature ended its 2013 session on a high note, passing a $74.1 billion budget, which included $20.3 billion for K-12 education and $8.7 billion for transportation, state Sen. John Thrasher, R-St. Augustine, said Thursday.
  June 21, 2013 - The St. Augustine Record
• D5 says thanks to donors
  Matt Thrasher, Mike Thrasher and Wayne Harbin of Skins' Thrashers Hot Dogs, along with their staff, helped the Anderson School District 5 Education Foundation and sponsored the AVID Scholarship for Westside and T.L. Hanna High schools.
  June 19, 2013 - Anderson Independent-Mail

Quotes

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• Don Waddell in ESPN
  Our goal from the start of this negotiating process was to sign Ilya Kovalchuk to a long-term contract,Waddell said in a statement. "During the process, Kovy affirmed his desire to be a Thrasher for life. We've spent several months...
• Dany Heatley in SportingNews.com
  I feel fortunate to have come into the NHL with Atlanta and will always be proud to say I was a Thrasher,Heatley said. "The Thrashers have acquired a world-class player in Marian Hossa. All in all, this is a win-win situation for...
• Jeb Bush in The Jacksonville Observer
  John Thrasher had the courage to help me rein in frivolous lawsuits some lawyers depend on,Bush says to the camera. "What they're doing is wrong. I know John Thrasher. I've worked closely with him. I believe in him. You can, too."