Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

thresher

Noun

/ˈθrɛʃər/

Definition

A machine used for separating grain from plants after harvesting.

Examples

The farmer used a thresher to quickly process the wheat after the harvest.
Modern threshers significantly reduce the amount of labor needed in farming.
Before threshers were invented, farmers would manually beat the harvested crops to separate the grain.

Meaning

In agriculture, a thresher is a device that separates the edible part of grain (the seeds) from the chaff and straw, allowing for efficient harvesting and processing of crops.