thrashings

"the thrashings of a fish on a hook"

"After repeatedly breaking the rules, the disobedient dog received thrashings with a rolled-up newspaper. "

"The soccer team suffered thrashings in their last three matches, losing by large margins each time. "

"The computer program experienced frequent thrashings, slowing down its performance dramatically during the presentation. "

"The band's fast, loud music caused vigorous thrashings in the mosh pit. "

"After the autumn harvest, the wheat fields echoed with the sound of thrashings, as farmers separated the grain from the straw. "