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thresh
nounverbverb-intransitive+1Low
/θreʃ/To beat grain or similar crops to separate the seeds from the husks.
thresh out
verbLow
/ˈθrɛʃ ˈaʊt/To discuss an idea or problem thoroughly in order to reach an agreement, conclusion, or solution.
thresher
nounC2
/ˈθreʃ.ər/A person, machine, or tool that separates grain from stalks and husks.
threshing machine
nounC2
/ˈθreʃ.ɪŋ məˌʃiːn/A mechanical or farm device used to separate grain or seeds from the stalks and husks.
threshold
nounB2
/ˈθreʃ.həʊld/The piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and is crossed when entering a building or room.
threshold agreement
nounC2
/ˈθreʃ.həʊld əˌɡriː.mənt/A formal agreement between employers and workers that wages will increase automatically when the cost of living, as measured by a specific index, rises above a predetermined level or 'threshold'.
threw
verbHigh
/θruː/The past tense of 'throw', meaning to propel something through the air with a sudden motion.
thrift
nounverb-transitiveC1
/θrɪft/The quality or practice of using money and other resources carefully and avoiding waste.
thrift store
nounB1
/ˈθrɪft stɔː/A retail shop that sells second-hand goods, typically clothing and household items, at low prices, often operated by a charitable organization.
thrifting
nounCommon
/ˈθrɪftɪŋ/The activity of shopping for second-hand items at low prices, typically in thrift stores or charity shops.
thrill
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/θrɪl/A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.
thrill-seeker
nounC1
/ˈθrɪl ˌsiː.kə(r)/A person who enjoys taking part in exciting or dangerous activities.
thrilled
adjectiveverbHigh
/θrɪld/Feeling great pleasure and excitement.
thriller
nounCommon
/ˈθrɪl.ər/A book, film, or play that is exciting and suspenseful, often involving crime, mystery, or danger.
thrippence
nounRare (Historical/Obsolescent)
/ˈθrɪp(ə)ns/A British coin worth three old pence (pre-decimal currency).
thrips
nounLow
/θrɪps/A tiny, slender insect of the order Thysanoptera, often a pest on plants.
thrive
verbverb-intransitiveC1
/θraɪv/To grow or develop vigorously and successfully; to prosper or flourish.
throat
nounverb-transitiveHigh
/θrəʊt/The front part of the neck containing the pharynx and larynx, serving as a passage for air, food, and drink.
throat microphone
nounLow
/ˈθrəʊt ˈmaɪ.krə.fəʊn/A specialized microphone that is pressed against the throat to pick up vibrations directly from the vocal cords.
throat seizing
nounLow
/θrəʊt ˈsiːzɪŋ/A sudden constriction or tightness in the throat, often due to medical or emotional causes.

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