(originally military) The act of completely defeating an army or other enemy force, causing it to retreat in a disorganized manner; (by extension) in politics, sport, etc.: a convincing defeat; a thrashing, a trouncing.

(transitive) To completely defeat and force into disorderly retreat (an enemy force, opponent in sport, etc.). / (intransitive, archaic) To retreat from a confrontation in disorder.

(intransitive, chiefly England, regional) To snore, especially loudly. / (intransitive, chiefly England, regional) To make a noise; to bellow, to roar, to snort.

(chiefly Scotland) A loud, resounding noise, especially one made by the sea, thunder, wind, etc.; a roar.

(transitive) Of a person: to say or shout (something) loudly. / (intransitive) Of a person: to speak loudly; to bellow, roar, to shout.

A lowing or mooing sound by an animal, especially cattle; a bellow, a moo. / A loud shout; a bellow, a roar; also, an instance of loud and continued exclamation or shouting; a clamour, an outcry.

(transitive) To dig or plough (earth or the ground); to till.

(transitive) Usually followed by out or up: to dig or pull up (a plant) by the roots; to extirpate, to uproot.

(transitive, intransitive, chiefly Scotland, archaic) To beat or strike (someone or something); to assail (someone or something) with blows.

(transitive) To direct or divert along a particular course. / (Internet) to connect two local area networks, thereby forming an internet. / (computing, transitive) To send (information) through a router.