thrasher
- noun
- /ˈθræʃər/
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tiburón zorro
- The thrasher swam gracefully through the warm waters.
Examples
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Many thrashers are found in tropical oceans.
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The thrasher uses its long tail to herd fish into tight groups while hunting in the warm ocean waters.
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A thrasher uses its tail to stun schools of fish before feeding.
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Fishermen on the coast often spot the thrasher hunting in shallow waters.
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The thrasher is easily recognized by its exceptionally long tail fin.
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Divers often seek out the thrasher for a chance to observe its unique hunting techniques in action.
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Many fishermen have tales of encounters with a thrasher as it skillfully breaks the surface of the water.
Synonyms
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6.8
A large shark from warm seas with a long tail used to stun small fish
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9.4
A large shark from warm seas with a long tail like a whip that it uses to stun small fish
A large shark in warm seas with a long whiplike tail used to herd and stun small fish
A large ocean shark with a long whiplike tail used to hunt small fish
Compounds
A large brown bird that sings in eastern North America with a long tail and streaked chest
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word thrasher comes from the verb thrash, which means 'to beat' or 'to move violently', and the shark is called this because it uses its long, whiplike tail to 'thrash' schools of fish and stun them.